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San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2026
💰 $128,000/yr($94,600/yr$128,000/yr)

About the role

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Analyzes and defines direct material requirements, coordinating with the purchasing team to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials to support production. | Collaborates with engineering to identify material needs for customer return merchandise authorizations (RMAs) and manages the execution of RMA shop orders. | Develops direct material forecasts to support site revenue planning and program profitability analysis. | May serve as a backup to other team members in production planning.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

  • Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
  • Solves complex problems
  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance
  • May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

  • Provides support by planning and tracking material needed for production schedules.
  • Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing to maintain adequate levels of parts and raw materials to manufacture products.
  • Works to resolve and takes corrective action for materials issues impacting production schedules while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.
  • Analyze, plan, schedule, and initiate procurement actions.
  • Ensures materials are cost effective.
  • Assists in determining and ensuring the quality of materials.
  • Execute material that required outside processing.
    • Required Qualifications

      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
      • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
      • Discipline/Major: Business Administration/Supply Chain Management
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Problem-solving skills. Computer skills. Planning skills. Leadership skills.

      Physical Requirements

      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
      • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

      Travel Requirements

      No or very little travel likely.

      Pay Range (USD)

      Min- $94,600 - Max $128,000

      Pay Transparency Statement

      The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

      Additional Compensation

      Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.

      Benefits

      Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers th

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