Manager, Materials - Chantilly, VA

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Job Summary:

The Materials Manager will oversee all aspects of material flow (procurement, receiving, warehousing, distribution, inventory control) in support of Mercury's operations in Chantilly. The role ensures material availability, traceability, cost control, and regulatory compliance in a high-reliability defense / aerospace manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations: shipping, receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dock-to-stock.
• Manage receipt, storage, and distribution of purchased parts, raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure ESD-safe handling of server/electronics components.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, root-cause analysis, and system transactions.
• Own ERP/MRP material transactions, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Execute materials issuance per work orders and BOMs and enforce routing and process flow.
• Validate transactions, investigate discrepancies, reconcile inventory anomalies, and drive corrective action.
• Build and stage BOM kits for production; align staging with production schedules.
• Manage domestic and international shipments, complete export paperwork and compliance requirements.
• Handle write-offs for damaged, obsolete, or excess inventory.
• Lead and coach warehouse/materials staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse layout, flow, and processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Production, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to ensure materials availability and readiness.
• Enforce safety, OSHA, and 5S practices; ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO/AS9100 as applicable).
• Ensure compliance with company ESD policies, export / trade controls (ITAR / EAR), and government contract requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related), or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of materials, logistics, procurement, or inventory control experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role or demonstrated leadership potential.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience with transaction-level detail and reporting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, shipping/receiving, and material flow in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lean, continuous improvement, and materials best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt).
• Experience in electronics, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with ESD control, cleanroom or handling sensitive electronic components.

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Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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