Arete Associates Hiring for Supply Chain Coordinator at Niwot, CO  Full Time

At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

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As a Supply Chain Coordinator at Arete, you will play a key role in supporting the dynamics of our warehouse activities within both production and R&D environments. Your role is multifaceted, requiring adherence to our company policies and the meticulous management of materials, from their receipt to their utilization on the production floor. This opening is at our Niwot, CO office. This is a exempt, non-supervisory, regular full-time position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• You’ll receive incoming materials, check deliveries against packing slips and purchase orders, and document the receipt in our computer system. Proficiency in operating forklifts and hand trucks is essential.
• Ensuring that warehouse supplies are well-stocked falls under your purview.
• You’re responsible for both domestic and international shipments, working with freight forwarders as well as local FedEx and UPS services. You’ll coordinate with packaging procedures and adhere to shipping instructions.
• Your role includes transferring materials efficiently from receiving to inspection and then to inventory. You’ll be responsible for weekly and annual physical counts, maintaining inventory accuracy in line with Arete’s policies.
• You’ll handle all aspects of kitting MOs – from pulling materials and issuing them to MOs, to making necessary transfers, addressing shortages, and closing out the MOs in our Material Management System.
• You’ll work alongside engineering, purchasing, quality assurance, configuration management, and production teams to ensure material flow accuracy.
• ISO Audit Support: You will provide support during internal and external ISO audits on a yearly basis.
• You will generate status reports from the material database, ensuring all stakeholders have the latest information.
• Additional tasks that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations.

Your diligence in these areas ensures that Arete’s supply chain processes run smoothly and effectively, directly contributing to our operational success and upholding our commitment to quality and innovation.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement and Medical Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For-

• U.S. citizenship, background screen and drug test are required to meet position eligibility
• 5+ years of Foreign and Domestic shipping experience – knowledge of Licenses, HTS codes, Warranties
• Experience using material management databases
• Ability to facilitate working relationships with internal customers, suppliers and government agencies
• 5+ years of experience with inventory management or production planning

Nice to have-

• Experience using MRP software (CostPoint desired)
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, EAR and ITAR
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Forklift experience

The salary range for this role is $55,000/yr to $65,000/yr; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2024. However, we reserve the right to extend or shorten this deadline as necessary to find the best candidate for our team.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Arete encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.

Arete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Arete Human resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.