Material Manager

About the role

The Material Manager oversees procurement, material tracking and logistics support for depot-level maintenance operations at the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). The role works closely with maintenance planning teams, contractors and the Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) so that material needs are met efficiently and in line with established procedures. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of logistics systems and experience managing material procurement, tracking and disposal.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, initiate and coordinate procurement orders for planned and emergent material needs for depot-level maintenance
• Provide technical research and logistical support to Waterfront Operations (WFO) maintenance planning teams
• Review contractor material requests for technical and administrative accuracy and reject those that do not follow established procedures
• Verify funding availability before procurement and ensure proper budget execution
• Track and expedite material shipments for timely delivery
• Act as the direct liaison to the FLC for warehouse space allocated to the FDRMC
• Help contractors obtain materials from the Federal Supply System when commercial off-the-shelf sources cannot meet deadlines
• Coordinate disposal of excess material, using surplus first before new procurement
• Maintain a rotatable pool of Long Lead Time Material (LLTM)
• Track material in the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and Material Requirements (MRQT) systems
• Ensure proper turnover of Depot Level Repair (DLR) material to designated personnel

Required profile

• Proven experience in material management, procurement and logistics support, preferably in a military or defense environment
• Ability to manage procurement processes while ensuring funding is available and requirements are met
• Knowledge of DLR material management and its turnover process
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with contractors, teams and logistics centers
• Experience tracking and expediting shipments under tight deadlines
• Preferred: experience with the FLC or similar military logistics operations, a forward-deployed or OCONUS background, and an active or recent security clearance

Required skills

• Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and MRQT
• Familiarity with Fedlog, Logiquest, Haystack and OneTouch
• Working knowledge of long lead time material (preferred)

Stated compensation: $80,000 - $90,000.