MP&L Kitting

Job Description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

The MP&L Kitting role is responsible for material planning, inventory accuracy, and kitting execution to support Engineering, Assembly, Test, and Program delivery at Technical Directions Inc. This role ensures the right material, in the right configuration, at the right time is available to support production and test execution. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, MP&L & Kitting serves as the execution bridge between MRP requirements and shop‑floor schedule, maintaining inventory integrity, traceability, and kitting discipline in accordance with AS9100D and internal standards.

• Execute material planning activities aligned with MRP, production schedules, and program priorities
• Monitor material availability, shortages, and constraints impacting builds and tests
• Coordinate material readiness with Manufacturing, Assembly & Test, and Program Management
• Support schedule adherence by proactively identifying and resolving material risks

• Prepare, stage, and release kits in accordance with released BOMs, work orders, and configurations
• Ensure kits are complete, accurate, and configuration‑controlled prior to release
• Support kit changes driven by engineering changes (ECRs/ECOs)
• Maintain kitting discipline to support first‑time‑through quality and execution flow

• Maintain inventory accuracy, traceability, and location integrity within MRP and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Perform cycle counts and support physical inventories
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Ensure FIFO, lot control, serialization, and shelf‑life requirements are followed
• Ensure segregation and proper control of company‑owned vs. government‑owned material

• Partner with Buyers and Supply Chain Specialists on material availability and shortages
• Partner with Manufacturing to align material flow with build and test execution
• Support Engineering and Configuration Management on material impacts related to design changes
• Communicate material status clearly to Programs and Operations

• Ensure material handling, storage, and kitting comply with internal procedures
• Maintain documentation and traceability for materials and kits
• Support audits, inspections, and customer visits as required
• Partner with Quality on material nonconformances and corrective actions
• Familiarity with FAR Part 45 and DFARS government property requirements
• Ensure compliance with government property clauses, contractual requirements, and audit standards
• Maintain auditable records for government‑owned material, including usage, movement, and inventory status

• Execute material transactions accurately in MRP (Costpoint preferred) and MES systems
• Maintain accurate inventory, kitting, and work‑order status data
• Ensure material data flows correctly to support Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Program Control

• Follow established MP&L, kitting, and material‑handling procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, kitting accuracy, and execution efficiency
• Support standardization of kitting practices and layouts

• No direct people management responsibility
• Executes material planning and kitting activities under direction of the Supply Chain Manager

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