Jr. Supply Chain Specialist

Kratos Defense; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an entry-level Jr. Supply Chain Specialist to provide administrative support for material execution and procurement. You will maintain procurement, supplier, receiving and inventory records, and assist with routine transaction packages and audits.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and willingness to learn, with opportunities to grow in a security-focused defense environment. Prior supply chain experience is not required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in administrative support, bookkeeping, inventory, records management, customer service, scheduling or another detail‑oriented role; equivalent demonstrated skills may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email and routine business software, or ability to learn these tools quickly.
• Demonstrated accuracy with records, numbers, schedules or reconciliations.
• Clear written and verbal communication, dependable follow‑through and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work with established procedures, ask for clarification when requirements are unclear and raise discrepancies promptly.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare purchase requisition packages from approved requirements, confirm required documentation is present, and route submissions through established approval channels.
• Maintain PR, PO, supplier‑delivery and action trackers; follow up on assigned dates and document supplier responses for review by the responsible buyer, analyst or MPM.
• Support routine supplier communication using approved language and direction. Escalate price, scope, schedule, quality or commitment changes to the authorized owner.
• Assemble and maintain receiving, packing‑slip, shipment, transfer and material‑accountability records. Coordinate documentation with the Material Manager and receiving personnel.
• Enter and validate routine information in Costpoint, eQuip and Aegis after access and training. Follow defined procedures and report mismatches instead of making unsupported adjustments.
• Support inventory location records, cycle‑count preparation, reconciliation research and approved transaction documentation.
• Maintain organized, traceable files for procurement, receipts, transfers, inventory actions and property records in accordance with company and program procedures.
• Prepare recurring status reports, overdue‑action lists and meeting materials. Track decisions and assigned actions through closure.
• Support material handoffs and shipping coordination between Huntsville and Crane, including records needed to document custody and transfer.
• Identify incomplete records, data conflicts, overdue supplier responses and process gaps; notify the appropriate lead and help document corrective actions.

Conocimientos

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative support experience

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Costpoint

eQuip

Aegis

Descripción del empleo

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
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• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 10/29/2026
• Years of Experience : Not Applicable
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
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• Salary : $0
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Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Jr. Supply Chain Specialist provides administrative and entry‑level operational support for MACH‑TB material execution. The position maintains accurate procurement, supplier, receiving and inventory records; prepares routine transaction packages; follows up on assigned actions; and supports audit‑ready material traceability. The role is designed for a developing supply chain professional. Prior supply chain experience is not required when the candidate demonstrates strong organization, accuracy, communication and willingness to learn.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare purchase requisition packages from approved requirements, confirm required documentation is present, and route submissions through established approval channels.
• Maintain PR, PO, supplier‑delivery and action trackers; follow up on assigned dates and document supplier responses for review by the responsible buyer, analyst or MPM.
• Support routine supplier communication using approved language and direction. Escalate price, scope, schedule, quality or commitment changes to the authorized owner.
• Assemble and maintain receiving, packing‑slip, shipment, transfer and material‑accountability records. Coordinate documentation with the Material Manager and receiving personnel.
• Enter and validate routine information in Costpoint, eQuip and Aegis after access and training. Follow defined procedures and report mismatches instead of making unsupported adjustments.
• Support inventory location records, cycle‑count preparation, reconciliation research and approved transaction documentation.
• Maintain organized, traceable files for procurement, receipts, transfers, inventory actions and property records in accordance with company and program procedures.
• Prepare recurring status reports, overdue‑action lists and meeting materials. Track decisions and assigned actions through closure.
• Support material handoffs and shipping coordination between Huntsville and Crane, including records needed to document custody and transfer.
• Identify incomplete records, data conflicts, overdue supplier responses and process gaps; notify the appropriate lead and help document corrective actions.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in administrative support, bookkeeping, inventory, records management, customer service, scheduling or another detail‑oriented role; equivalent demonstrated skills may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email and routine business software, or ability to learn these tools quickly.
• Demonstrated accuracy with records, numbers, schedules or reconciliations.
• Clear written and verbal communication, dependable follow‑through and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work with established procedures, ask for clarification when requirements are unclear and raise discrepancies promptly.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is primarily performed in an office and material‑operations environment. The employee may need to visit warehouse or receiving areas and follow site safety, security and personal protective equipment requirements. Any lifting, standing, travel or other physical requirements should be finalized with Human Resources for the selected work location.

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy,genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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