MATERIAL CONTROL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Material Control Specialist in Hollywood, MD. The role focuses on material accountability, traceability, and coordinating with project managers and shop floor personnel to ensure availability of hardware and components from receiving through to shipment.

Responsibilities include setting up inventory control, performing material kitting, inspecting materials with certificates of conformance, and adhering to DFARS, FAR, and AS9100 requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years in aerospace material control or similar with AS9100 systems.
• Familiarity with MS Office and basic MRP/ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and traceability of hardware, components, and stock.
• Set up and maintain inventory recording and control systems from receiving to shipment.
• Perform material kitting and inspect materials with certificates of conformance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

JOB TITLE: MATERIAL CONTROL SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT: SUPPLY CHAIN REPORTS TO: MATERIAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT
LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, MD 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. Basic Requirements: * 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. Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with Microsoft Office. * Experience with QuickBooks and MRP/ERP systems is a plus. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including: * Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
• 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.
• Perceiving differences in wire and indicator light colors
• Operating hand and power tools
• Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds
• Working in confined spaces and around aircraft
• Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required