MATERIAL CONTROL SPECIALIST

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Material Control Specialist to ensure material accountability and traceability across the supply chain. You will coordinate with project managers and production teams to maintain accurate inventory from receiving through shipment of finished goods.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years in aerospace material control, and familiarity with MS Office; forklift operation training and the potential to obtain security clearance are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher required.
• 0–2 years of aerospace material control experience with AS9100-compliant systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with QuickBooks and MRP/ERP systems is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, improve, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and traceability of hardware, electrical components, and metal stock with Project/Program Managers and shop floor.
• Set up, organize, and maintain inventory recording and control systems for accuracy and traceability from receiving to shipment.
• Perform material kitting for projects.
• Receive and inspect materials, including material certs and certificates of conformance.
• Adhere to DFARS, FAR, and other contractual requirements and AS9100 documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

MS Office

MRP/ERP familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

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.