What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Supply Chain Specialist position at Kratos Defense?
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Jr. Supply Chain Specialist provides administrative and entry-level operational support for MACH-TB material execution. The position maintains accurate procurement, supplier, receiving and inventory records; prepares routine transaction packages; follows up on assigned actions; and supports audit-ready material traceability. The role is designed for a developing supply chain professional. Prior supply chain experience is not required when the candidate demonstrates strong organization, accuracy, communication and willingness to learn.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Prepare purchase requisition packages from approved requirements, confirm required documentation is present, and route submissions through established approval channels.
• Maintain PR, PO, supplier-delivery and action trackers; follow up on assigned dates and document supplier responses for review by the responsible buyer, analyst or MPM.
• Support routine supplier communication using approved language and direction. Escalate price, scope, schedule, quality or commitment changes to the authorized owner.
• Assemble and maintain receiving, packing-slip, shipment, transfer and material-accountability records. Coordinate documentation with the Material Manager and receiving personnel.
• Enter and validate routine information in Costpoint, eQuip and Aegis after access and training. Follow defined procedures and report mismatches instead of making unsupported adjustments.
• Support inventory location records, cycle-count preparation, reconciliation research and approved transaction documentation.
• Maintain organized, traceable files for procurement, receipts, transfers, inventory actions and property records in accordance with company and program procedures.
• Prepare recurring status reports, overdue-action lists and meeting materials. Track decisions and assigned actions through closure.
• Support material handoffs and shipping coordination between Huntsville and Crane, including records needed to document custody and transfer.
• Identify incomplete records, data conflicts, overdue supplier responses and process gaps; notify the appropriate lead and help document corrective actions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in administrative support, bookkeeping, inventory, records management, customer service, scheduling or another detail-oriented role; equivalent demonstrated skills may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email and routine business software, or ability to learn these tools quickly.
• Demonstrated accuracy with records, numbers, schedules or reconciliations.
• Clear written and verbal communication, dependable follow-through and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work with established procedures, ask for clarification when requirements are unclear and raise discrepancies promptly.
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is primarily performed in an office and material-operations environment. The employee may need to visit warehouse or receiving areas and follow site safety, security and personal protective equipment requirements. Any lifting, standing, travel or other physical requirements should be finalized with Human Resources for the selected work location.