Hiring: Materials Department Lead Company: Areté Location: Tucson, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:46:26 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Project Management, SAP, Secret Clearance, Six Sigma, Top Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive experience in materials, supply chain, or procurement operations •2+ years of leadership/management experience with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams Required Skills: •Lead, manage, and develop the Materials Department across all Areté locations, including materials planners, specialists, coordinators, and shipping/receiving •Own end-to-end materials operations: planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, kitting, warehouse operations, and logistics •Develop and execute strategic materials and supply chain plans aligned with company objectives and program requirements •Establish and maintain materials management systems, policies, and procedures across defense and commercial operations •Ensure compliance with DoD requirements, AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, FAR, and applicable customer standards •Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to ensure materials readiness and program success •Implement and optimize MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint experience highly valued) to support production schedules and forecasting •Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, cycle time reduction, cost optimization, and operational excellence Compensation: •$105,000 - $135,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!