Senior Supply Chain & Material Readiness Lead

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist III to coordinate material readiness across planning, purchasing, MP&L, shipping and receiving, quality, manufacturing, engineering, and program management. The role ensures material availability and drives recovery actions for shortages.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments, management of MRP/ERP and inventory processes, and a focus on timely material flow to support production schedules in a

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material readiness across multiple functions to support Master Production Schedule.
• Lead shortage and material-readiness reviews and drive recovery actions to closure.
• Monitor supplier commitments, past-due orders, expedites, and recovery plans.
• Review shortages, planned orders, inventory, and material availability in the MRP/ERP system.
• Coordinate material staging, kitting, and production priorities to ensure timely availability.

Skills

Material readiness coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

MRP/ERP systems

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist III to coordinate material readiness across planning, purchasing, MP&L, shipping and receiving, quality, manufacturing, engineering, and program management. The role ensures material availability and drives recovery actions for shortages.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments, management of MRP/ERP and inventory processes, and a focus on timely material flow to support production schedules in a