Senior Materials Lead: Inventory & Kitting

Mercury-Systems; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and disability insurance

Bonus opportunities

Company-paid holidays and time off

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Mercury Systems seeks a senior warehouse professional to manage receiving, inventory, staging, and kitting within an AS9100-regulated manufacturing setting. You will drive best-in-class material handling and ensure traceable flow from dock to production issue.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in warehouse operations, ERP proficiency, and forklift certification. Adaptability to shifting priorities and strong teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically requires 3+ years of hands-on experience in warehouse operations, material handling, or inventory control within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology environment
• Working knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems for receiving, issuing, and inventory transactions
• Proven ability to execute accurate material transactions and maintain inventory integrity in a fast-paced production environment
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Highly reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working across shifting priorities
• Positive attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliant execution
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with production, quality, and supply chain partners
• Willingness to support team success through schedule flexibility, including overtime, as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee warehouse operations across receiving, inspection support, inventory control, staging, kitting, and production issuance
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements for material identification, traceability, handling, storage, and preservation
• Lead by example in applying best-in-class practices for pulling, picking, kitting, and material organization
• Drive inventory accuracy through disciplined system transactions, lot control, and timely discrepancy resolution
• Issue materials accurately in ERP systems and resolve transactional or system errors impacting production
• Process DMRs, returns, and rework material back into inventory in coordination with Quality requirements
• Flex into Inventory team oversight as needed to stabilize execution, reinforce standard work, and support schedule commitments
• Proactively identify and resolve material flow or process issues, escalating risks appropriately while maintaining execution momentum
• Demonstrate flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedules to support production demands and business priorities
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude while navigating changing requirements and operational challenges

Skills

ERP/inventory systems

Forklift certification

Teamwork & communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education or coursework is a plus

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Mercury Systems seeks a senior warehouse professional to manage receiving, inventory, staging, and kitting within an AS9100-regulated manufacturing setting. You will drive best-in-class material handling and ensure traceable flow from dock to production issue.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in warehouse operations, ERP proficiency, and forklift certification. Adaptability to shifting priorities and strong teamwork are essential for success.