MATERIAL CONTROL SPECIALIST

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD seeks a Material Control Specialist to ensure material accountability from receiving through shipping. This full-time, on-site role supports the Supply Chain team and requires accuracy in inventory recording and traceability.

Responsibilities include material availability, kitting, receiving inspections with certificates of conformance, and adherence to DFARS, FAR, and AS9100. Strong organization and forklift readiness are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years in aerospace material control with AS9100 familiarity.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and traceability of hardware, components from receiving to shipment.
• Set up and maintain inventory records for accuracy and traceability.
• Perform material kitting for projects.
• Receive and inspect materials including certificates of conformance.
• Adhere to DFARS, FAR and AS9100 requirements.

Skills

Material traceability

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

MATERIAL CONTROL SPECIALIST

FULL-TIME Clerical Platform Aerospace MD, Hollywood, MD, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $23.00 Annually

JOB TITLE: MATERIAL CONTROL SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: SUPPLY CHAIN

REPORTS TO: MATERIAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

Job Summary:

Material Control – Responsible for material accountability and traceability.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with Project/Program Managers and shop floor to ensure availability & traceability of hardware, electrical components, and metal stock.
• Set up, organize, and maintain inventory recording and control systems to ensure inventory accuracy and material traceability from receiving, through manufacturing operations, up to shipment of finished goods.
• Perform material kitting for projects
• Receiving and inspection of materials to include material certs and/or certificate of conformances
• Understand and enforce DFARS, FAR, and other contractual requirements.
• Adhere to AS9100 requirements for the material control process and traceability documentation.
• Follow proper procedures for SDS sheets.
• Performs related work as assigned, especially as a back-up for coworkers in other purchasing and materials management roles.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• 0-2 years relevant experience in an aerospace material control role with AS9100-compliant material control systems.
• Flexibility to work with existing material control practices in a small but quickly growing company and provide input as the organization transitions into an MRP system.
• Continuous improvement mindset with willingness to contribute to and lead process improvements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office. Experience with QuickBooks and MRP/ERP systems is a plus
• Working knowledge of material control practices and procedures.
• Possess excellent personal organization and business skills.
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt in a quick pace environment.
• Driver’s license required for movement of material between main facility and local warehouse.
• Must be willing to train for and perform forklift operation.
• Recurring FOD training and awareness, upon hire and annually.
• Recurring counterfeit prevention training and awareness, upon hire and annually.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.