Supply Chain Specialist III

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

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Specialist III is a senior individual contributor responsible for coordinating material readiness across Supply Chain, Material Planning, Purchasing, MP&L, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Material Readiness & Execution

• Maintain the consolidated material-readiness view supporting the Master Production Schedule.
• Coordinate daily priorities across Planning, Purchasing, MP&L, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Lead shortage and material-readiness reviews.
• Identify material risks and drive recovery actions to closure.
• Escalate unresolved constraints to Supply Chain leadership.

Supplier & Purchasing Coordination

• Partner with Buyers to monitor supplier commitments, past-due orders, expedites, and recovery plans.
• Support supplier communication regarding priorities, shortages, delivery risks, and production changes.
• Support supplier performance, capacity, and long-lead material reviews.
• Assist with sourcing and supplier transition activities as required.

MRP / ERP & Planning

• Work with the Material Planner to ensure MRP requirements align with production demand.
• Review shortages, exception messages, planned orders, inventory, and material availability.
• Identify and resolve planning or transactional issues affecting material flow.
• Support effective use of Deltek Costpoint and related MRP/ERP systems.

MP&L / Inventory / Shipping & Receiving

• Coordinate material staging, kitting, inventory availability, and production priorities.
• Support inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor critical inbound material through receiving and inspection.
• Coordinate priority receipts, supplier returns, intercompany transfers, and expedited shipments.
• Ensure material moves quickly from receipt to production availability.

Production & Program Support

• Serve as a primary Supply Chain interface for manufacturing material issues.
• Participate in MPS, production, program, and shortage reviews.
• Translate production priorities into Supply Chain execution priorities.
• Provide accurate material status, risks, and recovery plans to Operations and Program Management.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

Monitor and improve key Supply Chain metrics including:

• Material readiness to MPS
• Supplier On-Time Delivery
• Past-due purchase orders
• Critical shortages and aging
• Inventory accuracy
• Material holds / MRB
• Receiving cycle time
• Supplier recovery status

Identify recurring constraints and implement improvements to planning, purchasing, receiving, inventory, kitting, and material flow.

Compliance

• Support compliance with company procedures, AS9100D, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/E