Description
We are seeking a Material Planner to support material acquisition plans and work with program stakeholders to generate material requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams, including production, logistics, procurement, and finance, to align procurement planning activities with business needs and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or payment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast needs and adjust procurement strategies
- Coordinate forecasts, workload, expediting, and acquisition priority with the broader supply chain organisation
- Manage inventory levels to meet production and operational demands
- Initiate procurement requirements and track delivery status
- Collaborate with procurement to research, evaluate, and select suppliers
- Interact with vendors to achieve favourable outcomes
- Maintain accurate procurement records
- Resolve supplier issues related to delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or invoice payments
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and contractual obligations
- Coordinate warranty issues and communicate with manufacturers
- Monitor market trends, supplier innovations, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for process or cost improvement
Basic Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- 4-8 years of experience in supplier contract management, procurement, or supply chain operations
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier development, and risk mitigation strategies
- Experience in supplier relationship management, supply-base diversity, and cost optimisation
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work across multiple systems
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency in procurement software or enterprise systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with DFARS, FAR, and Government contract regulatory compliance
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or NCMA CPCM/CFCM
- Buying or subcontracting experience
- Expertise in project management methodologies and tools
- Advanced data analysis capabilities
- Robust change management skills and experience driving process improvements
The pay range for this role is $52,000.00 - $94,000.00.