Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Material Management Analyst

Spirit AeroSystems

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Wichita, Kansas

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/03/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space spanetplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Material CAMs for all Spirit Defense Programs
• Support standard change request processes for budget and account charges
• Develop direct material spend estimates and timelines
• Support customer and government reviews of program performance
• Update integrated master schedule dates for load critical materials
• Prepare inventory on hand data to internal and external customers
• Ensure proper cost allocation between control accounts
• Develop basis of estimates for program specific functional support
• Prepare EOM variance explanations for material budget performance
• Review and processing of inventory in excess to requirements
• Analyze ERP end-to-end set up to prevent system errors
• Monitor material transactions to ensure proper processing, correct cost allocation, support inventory accuracy, and gatekeep large scrap values
• Analyze raw material consumption to support SCM bulk purchases
• Analyze material storage life cycle to prevent shortages and develop quarterly risk (MLT and HAZMAT)
• Managing inventory levels of non-BOM materials and supply cribs
• Review quarterly reserved and excess inventory balances with accounting and program control, and take action to improve inventory efficiency

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, location

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

Bachelors Degree

5+ years of related experience

1+ year of ERP/MRP experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications:

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Experience preparing forecasts and performance reports that are presented to director and executive levels of leadership

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Excel specifically

Strong knowledge of SAP

Strong understanding of inventory management, inventory planning, production workflows, and/or manufacturing processes

Experience working in a regulated environment

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

Level 3: $69,550 - $106,600

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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