Material Specialist

Material Specialist Navy C4ISR Production Facility: A Material Specialist in a Navy C4ISR Production Facility manages endtoend material flow-receiving inventory control warehousing ERP documentation and coordination with production-to ensure C4ISR rack builds restorations and integrations never stall due to material delays. This role blends Navy supplysystem expertise warehouse operations audit readiness and production support.

Role Purpose

Ensures all material required for C4ISR production integration restoration and testing is properly sourced received stored tracked issued and documented in accordance with Navy ERP NAVWAR/NIWC processes and auditreadiness standards. Supports production shops engineering teams and logistics personnel by maintaining accurate inventory resolving discrepancies and ensuring material availability aligned with production priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Receipt & Inspection - Receive inspect and verify incoming shipments; ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with Navy ERP Goods Receipt processes.
• Inventory Control & Warehouse Management - Maintain accurate inventory records labeling storage and tracking of all materials; conduct causative research to resolve discrepancies and maintain data validity.
• Material Movement & Staging - Coordinate movement of materials between inspection staging production and shipping areas; operate forklifts and materialhandling equipment as required.
• Supply System Research & Ordering - Research NSNs part numbers and technical data to identify request or order materials using Navy supply systems and ERP tools.
• Production Support - Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules for C4ISR rack builds repairs overhauls and integration activities; coordinate closely with production supervisors and engineering teams.
• Audit Readiness & Compliance - Maintain accountability and auditability of Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S); support FIAR requirements through accurate receiving inventory and longterm storage practices.
• Material Optimization - Minimize excess onhand material while maximizing redistribution of available inventory to meet Fleet requirements; support IUID and RFID tracking implementations.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain records of material transactions discrepancies losses damage or destruction; ensure compliance with Navy safety supply and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred depending on facility requirements.
• 35 years of experience in C4ISR Navy logistics warehousing or material management.
• Experience with Navy ERP CMPro or similar supplychain systems.
• Proficiency in inventory control practices data entry and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical warehouse duties; forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong attention to detail accountability and adherence to Navy safety and supply procedures.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior Navy NIWC NAVWAR or DoD logistics experience.
• Knowledge of OM&S FIAR IUID and RFID tracking systems.
• Experience supporting C4ISR depot or production environments.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001).

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; active clearance preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent standing lifting bending and warehouse operations.
• Ability to operate forklifts pallet jacks and government vehicles.
• Work performed in secure Navy production warehouse and staging facilities.

Required Experience:

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