Sr Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Expeditor

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Charleroi, PA

5d•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, the Sr Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Expeditor leads the resolution of critical material shortages and coordinates priority material flow to protect production schedules and customer commitments. Operating with minimal supervision, the role assesses material risks, establishes priorities within management-approved guidelines, and drives corrective actions across procurement, receiving, inventory, quality, and production. The position is the primary escalation point for urgent material issues while maintaining required safety, receiving, and quality controls. The role involves standing and walking on the receiving dock and manufacturing floor for approximately 80% of the shift and occasionally handling and transporting materials weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is 100% onsite. No relocation package is offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facilities.
Experience using ERP inventory and receiving systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, digital receiving logs, and barcode-scanning equipment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders and changing production priorities.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond promptly to critical material shortages.
Ability to stand and walk on the receiving dock and manufacturing floor for approximately 80% of the shift and occasionally handle and transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work 100% onsite.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with IFS.

Responsibilities

Monitor priority purchase orders and inbound shipments; confirm delivery dates, obtain tracking information, and communicate changes that may affect production.
Investigate material shortages, late shipments, and production bottlenecks; coordinate corrective actions and escalate unresolved risks.
Review inbound staging areas and newly received freight against the production shortage list to identify critical materials upon arrival.
Manage the designated expedited-material staging area, maintaining clear identification, organization, and accountability for priority parts.
Complete timely ERP receipt transactions, unpacking, and routing of expedited materials in accordance with required receiving, quality, and inventory controls.
Locate and deliver critical raw materials, components, and hardware to affected production work centers.
Verify inventory quantities and physical locations for high-priority jobs, including floor-stock availability and applicable shelf-life requirements.
Track priority jobs through assembly and test, coordinating with production teams to address material-related delays and outstanding Material Review Board (MRB) issues.
Maintain accurate expediting notes, shipment tracking numbers, estimated arrival dates, shortage reports, and status updates in ERP systems and SharePoint.
Serve as the central contact for urgent inbound-material inquiries, coordinating requests through the established digital intake process and minimizing interruptions to receiving operations.
Participate in daily priority reviews to establish the highest-priority material needs and coordinate emergency material requests and MRB-related fulfillment.
Support replenishment requests when shortages or low inventory levels are identified.