Material Planning
Material Planning
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$ 50700 - 91650
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Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to join our operations team. This role is responsible for planning scheduling and coordinating the movement of materials from warehouse receipt through to production. The Material Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and components to meet production goals minimize delays and maintain inventory efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule material flow to meet production requirements and minimize inventory costs.
Develop raw material requirements and schedules based on engineering specifications and production forecasts.
Coordinate material planning activities with purchasing warehouse and production departments.
Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans as needed to avoid material shortages or excesses.
Ensure timely delivery of materials to production while optimizing material availability and usage.
Track and analyze material movement and lead times to support continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material-related issues and support efficient production workflows.
Maintain accurate records and reports related to material planning and scheduling activities.
Basic Qualifications
TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Engineering or a related field.
24 years of relevant experience in material planning materials management or supply chain operations (or a Masters degree with less than 2 years of experience).
Practical knowledge of materials management practices production planning and supply chain operations.
Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) procurement processes and inventory control.
Experience using Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to apply previous experience to moderately complex issues.
Effective communication skills for working across departments including purchasing warehouse and production teams.
Ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments and manage material flow efficiently from warehouse receipt to production.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (Masters) in a related field such as Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering or Business Analytics.
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with cross-functional project involvement.
Working knowledge of advanced materials management systems or ERP platforms such as SAP Oracle or JD Edwards.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with suppliers and vendors for optimal material delivery and inventory control.
Understanding of industry best practices and standards in materials and production planning.
Proficiency in developing and interpreting production schedules forecasts and engineering specifications.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles or just-in-time (JIT) inventory management.
Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM CSCP or ISM CPSM.
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Original Posting:
June 3 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $50700.00 - $91650.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
