Kaman Air Vehicles is seeking a Sr Inventory & Materials Analyst at our Bloomfield, CT location. This is a technical, individual contributor role (no direct reports) responsible for inventory health and accuracy controls, inventory investment analytics, material availability readiness, TATS material controls, and audit-ready SOX/DOA inventory controls.
The role reports to the Head of Demand & Production Planning, and partners with Purchasing/Procurement, Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse/Transport, and Government Property to support an executable plan while protecting working capital and compliance. Warehouse/Transport remains responsible for physical execution of receiving, storage, issuing, kitting, staging, and material movement; this role defines and maintains the controls, standards, reporting, and problem-solving discipline that support that execution.
About KAV: Kaman Air Vehicles is an industry leader in rotorcraft systems, unmanned aircraft solutions, and precision aerospace components. Our team supports customers across defense and commercial markets with proven platforms like the K-MAX and leading-edge autonomous technologies. We are driven by engineering excellence, mission readiness, and a culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and pride in supporting critical aviation missions.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Controls & Analytics
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Maintain inventory health and accuracy discipline, including transaction integrity, cycle count discipline, location/bin governance, default-location accuracy, and material condition/quality status in the ERP.
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Develop, monitor, and analyze materials KPIs such as inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, material availability, inventory value, turns/days on hand, aging/E&O, adjustment trends, and readiness performance; provide recommendations for improvement.
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Ensure SOX and DOA compliance for inventory by driving disciplined cycle counting and variance investigation, governing inventory adjustments per DOA/internal controls, ensuring approvals are completed before posting, and maintaining an audit-ready approval trail with appropriate segregation of duties.
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Conduct root-cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, recurring cycle count adjustments, transaction errors, and readiness issues; coordinate corrective actions with the appropriate functional owners.
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Coordinate and analyze BOM over/under-issue reports to identify material consumption variances, transaction errors, kit accuracy issues, and inventory impacts; partner with Production, Warehouse/Transport, Planning, Quality, and Engineering to drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and accurate ERP records.
Material Readiness, Kitting/Staging Standards & Shortage Visibility
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Develop and maintain material readiness, kitting/staging, and inventory-control standards; provide procedure, training, and process-support guidance to help ensure consistent execution.
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Support the Planning-led shortage-resolution process by providing accurate material status, receipt/readiness visibility, constraint data, and recovery inputs; escalate issues through the agreed path.
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Facilitate slow-moving, excess, and obsolete material review routines and support actions to improve inventory velocity and reduce obsolete exposure.
TATS, ERP & Engineering Change Support
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Serve as the subject matter resource for Time and Temperature Sensitive (TATS) material controls and transactions; monitor expiration risk, support replenishment/requalification/disposition analysis, and coordinate with Quality on holds, deviations, and disposition.
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Coordinate ERP/Epicor and materials-process improvements, including labeling/barcoding, standard work, data quality, transaction troubleshooting, and user guidance.
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Support engineering-change impact reviews by identifying affected inventory/WIP, coordinating disposition and re-identification needs, and ensuring kit, location, and ERP impacts are addressed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
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Partner with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse/Transport, and Government Property to support readiness, compliance, and issue resolution.
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Support government property accountability and compliance readiness through accurate records, documentation, and audit support in coordination with the Government Property function.
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Support IPT/program and customer reviews as needed; prepare and present materials reporting related to inventory health, readiness, E&O, cycle counts, TATS, and shortage visibility.
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Demonstrate accountability, collaboration, and empowerment; promote quality, safety, 5S, and practical continuous improvement in materials processes.
Qualifications
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Broad knowledge of Materials Management in a manufacturing environment, including inventory control, warehousing, material flow, kitting/staging and TATS/shelf-life controls.
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Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred), inventory control practices, SOX/internal controls, and audit-ready documentation discipline.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and practical data analysis techniques.
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Strong analytical, root-cause problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
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Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and lead cross-functional problem solving without direct authority.
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3-6 years of related experience.
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APICS certification (e.g., CPIM or CSCP).
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Experience with business intelligence/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
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Aerospace, defense, MRO, or regulated manufacturing experience.
Work Environment
This role operates in both office and production/warehouse environments and requires regular presence in the warehouse/storeroom and on the shop floor. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to support production priorities, audits, or customer requirements.
Benefits:
At Kaman Air Vehicles, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
KAV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.
