Material and Inventory Control Technician

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a detail-oriented Material and Inventory Control Technician to support M-SHORAD in Huntsville, AL. You will plan, coordinate, and control the flow of materials to meet production schedules and program demand.

The role requires 2+ years in material control or related fields, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; additional four years experience can substitute for degree.
• 2+ years in material control, inventory management, or production planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and navigate production floors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules.
• Coordinate material requirements with schedules and manage material movement.
• Analyze demand, inventory, and lead times to determine ordering strategies.
• Provide reports on inventory levels, production status, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Material control

Inventory management

Production planning

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

SAIC is seeking a detail-oriented Material and Inventory Control Technician to join our team to support M-SHORAD (Maneuver Short-Rage Air Defense) and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the flow of materials to support production and delivery requirements located in Huntsville, Alabama. This role ensures the right materials are available at the right time and place, in the right quantities, to meet production schedules and program demand. The ideal candidate will be experienced in production planning, inventory control, and cross-functional coordination with purchasing, warehouse, engineering, and manufacturing.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules to support manufacturing requirements and program commitments.
• Coordinate material requirements with production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials.
• Develop raw material and component requirements from engineering specifications, bills of material (BOMs), and master production schedules.
• Schedule equipment and personnel in alignment with production priorities and capacity constraints.

Material Requirements & Inventory Control

• Analyze demand, inventory, and lead times to determine material ordering and replenishment strategies.
• Confirm material supply and demand status on a regular cadence; identify gaps, excess, and obsolescence.
• Prepare work orders or purchase requests for components, parts, and raw materials based on master production schedules, shop load, and inventory requirements.
• Work closely with purchasing and warehouse teams to plan and manage material movement, storage, and staging in support of production.

Work-in-Progress (WIP) & Status Reporting

• Monitor status of work in progress (WIP), material availability, and production flow.
• Advise management on potential production problems, shortages, and constraints, recommending corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Provide timely, accurate reports and metrics on inventory levels, production status, and on-time delivery performance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Quality Assurance: to ensure materials and components meet quality standards and release requirements.
• Manufacturing/Production: to align production priorities with material availability and capacity.
• Purchasing/Procurement: to communicate material requirements, delivery schedules, and expedite needs.
• Engineering: to incorporate engineering changes, new product introductions, and specification updates into material and production plans.
• Inventory Control/Warehouse: to reconcile physical and system inventory, manage cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Logistics/Shipping: to schedule and expedite the movement of parts and finished goods via move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree and zero (0) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• 2+ years of combined hands-on experience in material control, inventory management, production planning, or related fields in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments, with working knowledge of standard inventory control practices and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments, including periodic visits to production floor, warehouse, or shipping/receiving areas, and able to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and stand/walk on the production floor as needed.

Desired Skills:

• Strong organizational and planning skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and quantitative analysis.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and ownership in resolving material and production issues.
• Highly adaptable to changing priorities and evolving requirements.