Materials Specialist

DAC Engineered Products - Oswego, IL & Orange County, CA; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Engineered Products in Oswego, IL is seeking a Materials Specialist to manage inventory processes, warehouse operations, and materials management projects that support growth and profitability.

Lead warehouse clean-up, onboard new brakes projects, oversee PMA material planning, and implement Quantum system improvements while coordinating with purchasing, production, engineering, and quality to ensure material availability and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; or 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems; Quantum experience highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory and warehouse clean-up initiatives with supervisory duties.
• Develop inventory control strategies, including cycle counts and root cause analysis.
• Onboard new brakes projects and ensure materials for launches.
• Manage PMA product line inventory planning and replenishment.
• Drive second source de-risking and supplier diversification.
• Set up bonded warehouse and maintain compliance.
• Implement Quantum system improvements to increase data accuracy.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, engineering, and quality to ensure materials availability.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, usage, and variances; identify trends and issues.
• Lead cross-functional projects and stand in for the Materials Manager.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Four-year degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Quantum ERP/MRP

Excel

Job description

DAC Engineered Products is currently seeking a Materials Specialist to join our growing team. The Materials Specialist is responsible for ensuring that inventory processes, warehouse operations, and materials management projects are carried out accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with company goals. Key areas include leading warehouse clean-up initiatives, onboarding new brake projects, managing PMA supply, and implementing Quantum system improvements to support growth and profitability of the business. This position also serves as a key liaison between operations, supply chain, and shipping function to resolve material issues.

DAC Engineered Products is a prominent aerospace company recognized for our dedication to maintaining and repairing aircraft to the highest standards of safety and quality. With an extensive history in knowledge and sales, DAC-EP Engineered Products brings forth a legacy of excellence, poised to shape the future of aerospace engineering.

Salary Range: $65,000/year to $100,000/year

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead inventory and warehouse clean-up initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency including supervisory responsibility for the Stockroom Associate and other warehouse personnel at the discretion of the Materials Manager.
• Develop and execute inventory control strategies, including cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Onboard new brakes projects, ensuring materials and processes are in place for successful launches.
• Manage inventory planning and replenishment strategies for PMA product lines, including determining stocking levels, identifying supply risks, recommending sourcing alternatives, and implementing corrective actions to maintain customer delivery performance.
• Drive second source de-risking efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Set up and maintain a bonded warehouse in compliance with regulations.
• Implement system improvements to Quantum module to increase system maturity and ensure data accuracy.
• Establish and maintain materials management processes, controls, and documentation standards to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, engineering, and quality to ensure materials availability.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, usage, and variances; highlight trends and issues to leadership and implement solutions.
• Help create and maintain procedures and best practices for materials management.
• Lead departmental projects and coordinate cross-functional resources to achieve materials management objectives.
• Act as a stand in for the Materials Manager when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is highly preferred; and/or five plus years relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Quantum experience is highly desirable).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Problem-solving mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves and support hands‑on tasks.
• Analytical and data driven, with the ability to interpret trends.
• Team oriented with strong communication skills.

DAC-EP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.