MATERIAL CONTROL LEAD

Platform Aerospace•Blackstone, VA

3h•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Control Lead supports material control activities at the assigned site and serves as the primary on-site point of contact for day-to-day material flow. This role helps ensure the accurate receipt, storage, movement, issuance, and shipment of materials needed to support operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years of experience in material control, inventory, warehouse, stockroom, logistics, or supply chain support.
Working knowledge of inventory control and material transaction processes.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems for material tracking and inventory transactions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Must be willing to train for and perform forklift operation.
Recurring FOD training and awareness, upon hire and annually
Recurring counterfeit prevention training and awareness, upon hire and annually

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a lead role or providing day-to-day work direction preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environment preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office. Experience with QuickBooks and MRP/ERP systems is a plus.
Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt in a quick pace environment.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day material control activities at the assigned location.
Coordinate receiving, storage, inventory movement, material issuance, and shipping support.
Prioritize daily tasks for site material control personnel based on business and operational needs.
Verify incoming materials against packing slips, purchase orders, transfer documents, and system records.
Complete and/or ensure timely inventory transactions in the ERP/MRP system, including receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and issue follow-up.
Stage and issue materials to support production, operations, maintenance, and other internal customers.
Maintain organized stockroom and storage areas to support traceability, accessibility, and control.
Identify shortages, discrepancies, and material handling issues and elevate them as needed.
Support compliance with internal procedures for labeling, identification, storage, and material handling.
Coordinate with Procurement, Production, Quality, Engineering, and other teams to resolve material issues and support workflow.
Assist with reporting, inventory reviews, and process improvement efforts.
Train and support site personnel on standard material control practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.