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This role serves as the primary operational bridge between the Supply Chain Manager, Material Planner, Buyers, MP&L, and Shipping & Receiving, ensuring material requirements, supplier commitments, shortages, inventory, and production priorities remain aligned.
The Supply Chain Specialist III drives visibility, accountability, and resolution of material constraints before they impact production or customer delivery.
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 CoordinationPartner 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.
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 & ReceivingCoordinate 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 SupportServe 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 ImprovementMonitor and improve key Supply Chain metrics including:
Material readiness to MPSSupplier On-Time DeliveryPast-due purchase ordersCritical shortages and agingInventory accuracyMaterial holds / MRBReceiving cycle timeSupplier recovery statusIdentify recurring constraints and implement improvements to planning, purchasing, receiving, inventory, kitting, and material flow.
ComplianceSupport compliance with company procedures, AS9100D, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, customer, and contractual requirements.
Maintain appropriate procurement, supplier, material, and traceability records.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as required.
Manufacturing experience required; aerospace, defense, automotive, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
Experience coordinating planning, purchasing, suppliers, inventory, and production activities.
Strong MRP/ERP and material-planning knowledge.
Ability to interpret BOMs, schedules, purchase orders, and inventory requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive accountability without direct authority.
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capability.
Ability to identify risks early and drive corrective actions.
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Kratos Unmanned Systems
Supply Chain Specialist III
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What they do
A Supply Chain Specialist coordinates shipments and works to improve supply chain processes at a company or organization. Procures materials and manages order prices and quantities; receives shipments and organizes inventories; forecasts demand, responds to changes in demand, and resolves supply chain issues.
$85,533 / year median in Michigan
+13% projected growth
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.This role serves as the primary operational bridge between the Supply Chain Manager, Material Planner, Buyers, MP&L, and Shipping & Receiving, ensuring material requirements, supplier commitments, shortages, inventory, and production priorities remain aligned.
The Supply Chain Specialist III drives visibility, accountability, and resolution of material constraints before they impact production or customer delivery.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONSMaterial Readiness & ExecutionMaintain 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 CoordinationPartner 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
& PlanningWork 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 & ReceivingCoordinate 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 SupportServe 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 ImprovementMonitor and improve key Supply Chain metrics including:
Material readiness to MPSSupplier On-Time DeliveryPast-due purchase ordersCritical shortages and agingInventory accuracyMaterial holds / MRBReceiving cycle timeSupplier recovery statusIdentify recurring constraints and implement improvements to planning, purchasing, receiving, inventory, kitting, and material flow.
ComplianceSupport compliance with company procedures, AS9100D, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, customer, and contractual requirements.
Maintain appropriate procurement, supplier, material, and traceability records.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as required.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESNo direct reports. This position provides functional leadership and coordination across Supply Chain activities and may lead cross-functional shortage, recovery, and improvement efforts.Keyword:
Supply Chain, material readiness, shortages, MRP, ERP, Costpoint, supplier commitments, inventory accuracy, kitting, production support, logistics, purchasing, AS9100,FAR/DFARSRequired Experience:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
/ EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred.5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials, purchasing, production control, or manufacturing operations.Manufacturing experience required; aerospace, defense, automotive, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
Experience coordinating planning, purchasing, suppliers, inventory, and production activities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
& ABILITIESStrong understanding of manufacturing supply chain and material flow.Strong MRP/ERP and material-planning knowledge.
Ability to interpret BOMs, schedules, purchase orders, and inventory requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive accountability without direct authority.
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capability.
Ability to identify risks early and drive corrective actions.