Material Control Specialist

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $61,360 (minimum) - $76,700 (midpoint) - $92,040 (maximum)
• All members included in cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Material Control Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Material Control Specialist reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is responsible for ensuring supplier provided components are delivered for use in the production process. The position works under some supervision, is involved in decision-making and has contact with external suppliers.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Ensures accuracy of supplier promise dates
• Responsible for early reporting of potential supply disruptions in Daily Management Meetings
• Meets with suppliers on a regular cadence to review late delivery recovery plans
• Tracks late material from shipment through to issuance to production
• Monitors supplier forecasts for increases/decreases that could have an impact on suppliers’ ability to support

What We Are Looking For 

• US – High School Diploma required or US – bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS).
• The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information or to execute programs with a willingness and ability to learn new applications (e.g., PC-based tools, Microsoft applications, web-based applications, ERP systems)
• The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents, to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisors, and the ability to listen attentively and comprehend key pieces of spoken information
• The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems, critical thinking.
• Experience is a plus understanding of MPR, and Planning Systems

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee.)

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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