# Material Planning Manager

**Company**: Leidos
**Location**: Reston, VA
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $82,550.00 - $149,225.00
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Aerospace & Defence

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## Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Material Planning Manager to lead material planning and supply chain execution activities in support of mission-critical programs within our Defence Sector.

This role is responsible for ensuring material readiness, managing supply chain priorities, resolving procurement and supplier challenges, and driving operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of complex, fast-paced defence programs.

The Material Planning Manager will serve as a key liaison between Program Management, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and effective execution of program requirements.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Lead and manage a team of material planners (~11 direct reports), including hiring, training, performance management, and career development.

- Oversee material planning and execution activities to ensure alignment with program schedules, production requirements, and customer deliverables.

- Establish priorities, allocate workload, and ensure effective execution of material requirements across multiple programs and efforts.

- Serve as the primary interface between Material Planning and Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership.

- Drive resolution of material and supply chain issues, escalating as needed to maintain program performance.

- Oversee material tracking, reporting, and metrics to provide visibility into demand, supply, and delivery status.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and procurement requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS) across planning activities.

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing material planning processes, tools, and data accuracy.

- Support program reviews, audits, and customer engagements by providing material planning insights and status updates.

**Basic Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field or equivalent experience and 5+ years or prior relevant experience or Masters with 3+ years of prior relevant experience.

- US Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

- Demonstrated experience in material planning, supply chain operations, or procurement within a government contracting or complex program environment.

- Prior experience leading or supervising teams, including task delegation, performance management, and team development.

- Strong understanding of material planning processes, including demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain execution.

- Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed organisation, interfacing with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers.

- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and implement effective solutions.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels.

- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) and material planning tools.

- Familiarity with government procurement processes and regulations, including FAR/DFARS.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.

- Experience supporting large, complex DoD programs, preferably within aviation, sustainment, or global logistics environments.

- Demonstrated success leading teams in a matrixed environment, including driving performance, accountability, and employee development.

- Experience with aircraft parts, aviation supply chains, or aerospace component sourcing and sustainment.

- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) and experience leveraging data analytics or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

- Experience driving process improvements, business process re-engineering, or implementation of supply chain tools and best practices.

- Strong understanding of supply chain metrics, KPIs, and performance management.

- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government compliance requirements related to material planning and procurement.

- Active Secret Security Clearance.

- Proximity to the DC Metro Area.

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## Skills

### Required
- Supply Chain
- Material Planning
- Procurement
- FAR/DFARS
- ERP/MRP systems

### Nice to have
- Aviation
- Aerospace
- Data Analytics
- Power BI
- Process Improvements

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