Materials Support Specialist at DAC Engineered Products in Oswego, IL

DAC Engineered Products is currently seeking a Materials Support Specialist to join our growing team. The Materials Support Specialist will provide day-to-day and project-based support to the Materials Manager and department. This role will play a key part in ensuring that inventory processes, warehouse operations, and materials management projects are carried out accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with company goals.

DAC Engineered Products is a prominent aerospace company recognized for our dedication to maintaining and repairing aircraft to the highest standards of safety and quality. With an extensive history in knowledge and sales, DAC-EP Engineered Products brings forth a legacy of excellence, poised to shape the future of aerospace engineering.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• PTO
• Vacation Time
• 401K
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Tools provided
• Small company culture

Salary Range: $65,000/year to $100,000/year

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and support inventory and warehouse clean-up initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform cycle counts and help keep inventory aligned with demand.
• Coordinate onboarding of new brakes projects, ensuring materials and processes are in place for successful launches.
• Manage the new vac gen PMA supply, tracking availability and usage.
• Drive second source de-risking efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining a bonded warehouse in compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to Quantum module maturity by ensuring data accuracy and system improvements.
• Track, organize, and maintain documentation related to materials projects and compliance.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, engineering, and quality to ensure materials availability.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, usage, and variances; highlight trends and issues to leadership.
• Help create and maintain procedures and best practices for materials management.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for department projects and initiatives.
• Act as a backup to the Materials Manager when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Four year degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is highly preferred; and/or five plus years relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Quantum experience is highly desirable).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Problem-solving mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves and support hands-on tasks.
• Analytical and data driven, with the ability to interpret trends.
• Team oriented with strong communication skills.

DAC-EP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.