Materials Engr Associate

SAIC•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a detail-oriented Material and Inventory Control Technician to support the M-SHORAD (Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense) program in Huntsville, Alabama. The role plans, coordinates, and controls material flow to meet production and delivery requirements, ensuring materials are available at the right time and place and in the required quantities. It works across purchasing, warehouse, engineering, and manufacturing functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and zero years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.
At least two years of combined hands-on experience in material control, inventory management, production planning, or related fields in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments.
Working knowledge of standard inventory control practices and systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and ability to work across multiple departments.
Ability to make periodic visits to production floor, warehouse, or shipping/receiving areas.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and stand or walk on the production floor as needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and planning skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and quantitative analysis.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining urgency and ownership in resolving material and production issues.
Adaptability to changing priorities and evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules to support manufacturing requirements and program commitments.
Coordinate material requirements with production schedules to maintain a controlled flow of approved materials.
Develop raw-material and component requirements from engineering specifications, bills of material, and master production schedules.
Schedule equipment and personnel in line with production priorities and capacity constraints.
Analyze demand, inventory, and lead times to determine ordering and replenishment strategies.
Regularly confirm material supply and demand status and identify gaps, excess, and obsolescence.
Prepare work orders or purchase requests for components, parts, and raw materials based on production schedules, shop load, and inventory requirements.
Work with purchasing and warehouse teams to plan and manage material movement, storage, and staging for production.
Monitor work-in-progress status, material availability, and production flow.
Advise management of potential production problems, shortages, and constraints, and recommend corrective actions.
Provide accurate, timely reports and metrics on inventory levels, production status, and on-time delivery performance.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure materials and components meet quality and release requirements.
Coordinate with Manufacturing/Production to align production priorities with material availability and capacity.
Coordinate with Purchasing/Procurement on material requirements, delivery schedules, and expediting needs.
Incorporate engineering changes, new product introductions, and specification updates into material and production plans in coordination with Engineering.
Coordinate with Inventory Control/Warehouse to reconcile physical and system inventory, manage cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate with Logistics/Shipping to schedule and expedite movement of parts and finished goods using move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.