Supply Chain Specialist

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a logistics professional to manage receiving, inventory control, and distribution of repair parts, prototype components, and government-furnished equipment within a 50,000 sq. ft.

facility. You will coordinate material staging for vehicle repairs, prototype builds, and subsystem integration, while ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include forecasting material needs, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting shipping,

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent military/industrial training in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.
• Experience supporting supply chain or logistics operations in manufacturing, maintenance, military, or industrial environments.
• Ability to read technical manuals, part lists, engineering change documentation, and kit installation instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, inspection, and processing of incoming materials including repair parts, modification kits, prototype components, and government-furnished equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory using established tracking systems with proper documentation, labeling, and storage.
• Coordinate issuance, staging, and movement of parts and kits to support vehicle repair, modification, prototyping, and subsystem integration tasks.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and supervisors to forecast material needs and meet project timelines.

Skills

Logistics operations

Inventory management

Material handling equipment

Reading technical docs

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or logistics certification

Job description

Supports supply chain, inventory, and logistics operations within a 50,000 sq. ft. industrial facility specializing in combat vehicle maintenance, modification, and prototyping. Responsible for managing material flow, receiving, inventory control, kit staging, and distribution of repair parts, prototype components, and government‑furnished equipment. Works closely with technicians, engineers, program management, and facility leadership to ensure timely availability of critical materials that enable maintenance, subsystem integration, and engineering development builds. Manages shipment of replacement and spare parts to FSR teams at testing and forward sites as required. Ensures accountability, accurate documentation, and compliance with government regulations, contractual requirements, and internal procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, inspection, and processing of incoming materials including repair parts, modification kits, prototype components, and government-furnished equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all materials using established tracking systems, ensuring proper documentation, labeling, and storage in accordance with program requirements.
• Coordinate issuance, staging, and movement of parts and kits to support vehicle repair, modification, prototyping, and subsystem integration tasks.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and supervisors to forecast material needs and ensure required components are available to meet project timelines and technical milestones.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain high levels of accuracy and accountability.
• Manage shipping operations including packaging, documentation, and transportation of components, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Support logistics planning for prototype builds, engineering change packages, and large‑scale modification efforts, ensuring material readiness aligns with development schedules.
• Oversee proper storage, handling, and environmental controls for sensitive materials, hazardous items, and specialized subsystems.
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers as needed to resolve shortages, delivery issues, and technical questions related to material compatibility or configuration.
• Enforce OSHA‑compliant safety practices during material handling operations and support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics workflow, storage optimization, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree, logistics certification, or equivalent military/industrial training in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.
• Experience supporting supply chain or logistics operations in a manufacturing, maintenance, military, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management systems, material accountability processes, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to read technical manuals, part lists, engineering change documentation, and kit installation instructions.
• Hands‑on experience with material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and lifting devices, with a demonstrated commitment to safe operation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and program personnel in a fast‑paced, requirements‑driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting logistics operations for combat vehicles, military programs, or defense manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of DoD supply chain practices, controlled item management, and government‑furnished equipment accountability.
• Experience supporting prototype development, engineering builds, or configuration‑controlled material staging.
• Advanced ability to manage competing priorities, support program schedules, and implement process improvements within logistics operations.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding material‑handling tasks.

Comfortable working around heavy vehicles, prototype hardware, machine tools, and industrial equipment while using proper PPE.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.