Sr Assoc, Material Management (Aerospace)

Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States; onsite, Shift 1, 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Company

Defense technology company delivering mission-critical solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

What you will do

• Support the end-to-end material planning lifecycle, including demand forecasting, inventory management, material requisitioning, and depot and program rework activities.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, finance, operations, and program management to maintain material availability and support program objectives.
• Identify shortages, lead-time constraints, and supply disruptions, supporting mitigation strategies that protect program schedules.
• Monitor material planning metrics and KPIs, implement corrective actions, and improve inventory optimization and schedule adherence.
• Resolve material discrepancies involving rejections, losses, and engineering changes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain strong cross-functional program relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of related experience, or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, at least 4 years of related experience.
• Experience with material planning, inventory analysis, and demand forecasting.
• ERP proficiency and effective analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple programs.
• Material management work must be performed at the Melbourne, Florida location in an AS9100/ITAR-regulated environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging environment focused on professional growth and work-life success.
• Collaborative culture centered on values, community commitment, and operational excellence.
• Equal opportunity employment with background checks and pre-employment substance abuse testing where permitted by law.
• Some positions may require a security clearance; clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.