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Defense - Material Management Analyst

Spirit AeroSystems and Careers
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
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 marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Responsibilities:
Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Key Accountabilities:
  • Analyzes, plans, and controls the inventory levels, schedules and allocations of manufactured, purchased, and furnished materials
  • Analyzes and integrates bills of material, master schedules, and resources to determine demand
  • Troubleshooting business process bottlenecks and following through on their resolution
  • Authorizes acquisition or manufacture of product to satisfy demand and dispose of residual materials
  • Coordinates with customers, and manufacturing to monitor and maintain lead time and schedules
  • Supports business process mapping and execution related to material
  • Executes earned value management processes for material control accounts
  • Analyzing material transactions in ERP systems to understand cost impacts and validate proper allocation
  • Facilitates preparation for government audit requirements
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • Experience in a Material Management classification / position
    • Level 3: Bachelor's Degree and 5-10 years of related material management experience
    • Level 4: Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of related material management experience
  • 1 year of ERP/MRP experience
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active DoD 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.

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

Summary Pay Range: Level 3: $69,550 - $106,600 | Level 4: $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.

Salary : $69,550 - $106,600

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