MATERIAL CONTROL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace seeks a Material Control Specialist to ensure material accountability and traceability from receipt through manufacturing to shipment. You will manage inventory records, perform kitting, and inspect materials with certificates of conformance.

Role requires handling DFARS/FAR requirements, AS9100 compliance, and potential forklift duties. 0–2 years in aerospace material control and MS Office familiarity are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of aerospace material control experience.
• AS9100-compliant material control systems experience preferred.
• Willingness to train for forklift operation and handle movement of material.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with QuickBooks and MRP/ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and traceability of hardware, electrical components, and metal stock.
• Set up, organize, and maintain inventory records and control systems for accuracy.
• Perform material kitting for projects.
• Receive and inspect materials including certificates of conformance.
• Adhere to DFARS, FAR and other contractual requirements.
• Comply with AS9100 traceability documentation.
• Back-up for coworkers in purchasing/material roles as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

QuickBooks

MRP/ERP systems

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.