Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with 4+ years, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency in MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite for at least 5 years.
Experience in Material Management, Supply Chain, or Production Planning/Control.
Familiarity with FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, and CAS regulations.
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all Supply Chain activities throughout the program lifecycle.
Manage purchased material aspects for programs of varying complexity.
Champion procurement strategies balancing cost and schedule demands.
Communicate material budget variances and supply chain health issues promptly.
Facilitate program closeout of material contractual obligations.
Oversee Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP processes, including BOM maintenance.
Identify and resolve demand/transactional errors, driving corrective actions.
Benefits
9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
Opportunities for mentorship and coaching within the team.
Engagement in strategic leadership and decision-making processes.
Involvement in cross-functional teams for risk mitigation efforts.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Material ManagementJob Code: 41775Job Location: Melbourne, FLJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
You will lead and oversee all Supply Chain activities across the full program lifecycle - from initial proposal development through contract award and long-term production. You will manage every aspect of purchased material for programs of all sizes and complexity, influencing design decisions to optimize supply chain outcomes and driving all downstream activities including requisitioning, purchase order placement, prioritization, status tracking, receiving, inventory management, and customer disposition.
You will champion procurement strategies that balance cost effectiveness with the schedule demands of each contract, while proactively identifying supply chain risks and executing targeted mitigation plans. You will communicate material budget variances and supply chain health issues to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner, ensuring swift resolution. You will also provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the Materials Management function.
Essential Functions:
Serve as primary supply chain interface for program teams
Lead material status meetings and present to large audiences/leadership
Develop material financial forecasts aligned with EVMS; lead EAC/ETC reviews
Maintain program material cost, delivery, and labor baselines
Support NPD stage gate processes and represent supply chain in program/gate reviews
Oversee Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP processes, including BOM maintenance
Manage purchase requisition releases to procurement/subcontracts teams
Collaborate with Production Planning and Operations on build plan execution
Identify and resolve demand/transactional errors; drive root cause corrective actions
Lead risk mitigation efforts across cross-functional teams
Facilitate program closeout of material contractual obligations
Serve as Supply Chain POC for program teams; mentor and coach team members
Lead material bid processes, cost proposals, and Supply Chain BOEs for moderate-to-complex efforts
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in Material Management, Supply Chain, MRP/MPS, Production Planning/Control, or related field
5+ years of proficiency with MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Master Production Scheduling experience
Knowledge of FAR, MMAS, MAAR-13, CAS
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Manufacturing process knowledge
Experience with CINCOM Control, Agile PLM, PDM, Kinaxis Rapid Response, or similar systems
