Material Handler

Job Description

Senior Logistics Technician | Raytheon

The Tone:
This is a full-time onsite role at Raytheon, located in Foley, AL. Raytheon, through its Collins Aerospace business, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate flow of materials for these innovative products, directly supporting manufacturing operations through meticulous inventory control and receiving processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Onsite
• Location: In-person, Foley, AL
• Pay: $43400–$82600 yearly
• Team: Collins Aerospace Operations team
• Mission: Perform a variety of manual and administrative tasks associated with inventory control and receiving operations in accordance with established procedures.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook/Teams)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Material Receiving & Verification: Count and verify parts against supplier packing slips, review for damage, and receive inbound material in SAP.
• Inventory Management & Movement: Store and warehouse material using powered industrial vehicles, perform SAP transactions for goods movements, and manage Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) material via SAP & Microsoft Excel.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Note any discrepancies during receiving, manage non-conforming material via grief line, coordinate with supply chain, and conduct research in ERP systems to reconcile inventory issues.
• Operational Awareness: Maintain awareness of production rates and part requirements, and use powered hand tools to open crates, verify, and load crated materials.
• Process Improvement & Environment: Use lean manufacturing tools to improve processes, engage in 5S activities, and ensure a FOD (Foreign Object Debris) free inventory environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum qualification: High School Diploma or an Associate’s degree (or equivalent 2-year post high school training). This role is suited for an experienced professional in logistics and material handling.
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in inventory management, receiving operations, or material handling. Demonstrated ability to obtain Powered Industrial Vehicle certification is required, along with experience using SAP/ERP or other inventory management systems. Cycle counting experience is also necessary.
• Skills: SAP, ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), powered industrial vehicles, inventory control, material verification.
• Bonus: Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, or ACE. APICS CPIM or CLTD training/certification is preferred, as is a Bachelor’s degree.