Material Control Administrator I

Job Details

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

The role involves performing moderately complex functions related to material and production control. You will be responsible for managing materials, components, and resources for production processes.

You will do the following:

·        Reviewing engineering plans to determine raw material needs, developing material requirements lists, and creating detailed production schedules. Property audits are conducted regularly to ensure full compliance with both internal and external policies.

·        Coordinate the flow of materials through the production cycle, ensuring timely fulfillment of production requirements while maintaining an efficient material movement process.

·        Your duties also include working with vendors, negotiating lead times, and resolving schedule issues.

·        You will utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to complete tasks and will maintain and update logistics and material management plans, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of related experience, or

·       Master’s degree with no experience required.

·       Minimum 1 year in material management, production control, or related field.

·       General understanding of material management and supply chain principles.

·       Familiarity with industry practices, standards, and regulations (including NASA policies).

·       Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.

·       Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and solving complex issues.

·       Ability to work under general supervision with a focus on daily tasks.

·       Creativity and innovation in problem-solving and process improvements.

·       Effective communication and teamwork skills.

·       Ability to apply policies and procedures to new situations.

Work Environment and Interaction:

·       Works under general supervision with instructions for new tasks.

·       Primarily interacts with team members, supervisor, and occasionally external customers.

·       May provide direction to other personnel or part-time students.

·       Participation in team activities both within and outside the organization.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

$62,608 - $74,568

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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