Strategic Material Planner

SRC, Inc.is currently seeking a Strategic Material Planner.

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely material availability with a strategic focus on reducing lead time by managing consigned inventory.

This role will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Configuration Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production planning and Finance to execute material strategies that improve schedule adherence, minimize shortages, and optimize inventory levels across the supply chain.

What You'll Do:


* Material supply aligning with the production and forecast schedules


* Purchase requisition submission


* Lead the planning and execution of consigned material strategies aimed at reducing lead times and improving supply responsiveness


* Maintain optimal inventory levels of consignment material & conduct regular reviews to avoid shortages or excess stock


* Monitor material risks and report to internal customers on their potential impact


* Interface with procurement to identify and resolve material issues


* Support non-conforming material process


* Engage in S&OP process with program management, finance, & senior leadership to improve part forecasts & inventory levels


* Minimize on-hand inventory


* Provide input into strategic material planning process including material availability analysis


* Support cost and inventory reduction and continuous improvement initiatives


* Interface with cross functional areas (Procurement, Configuration Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, & Finance)

What You'll Bring:


* Education: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field with 3 or more years ofmanufacturing, procurement, scheduling/planning experience


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office - advanced knowledge of Excel is required


* Working knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, MRP systems


* Understanding of Procurement, Supply Chain, and Material Requirements Planning processes


* Must be able to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities while meeting deadlines


* Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and maintain good cross functional team relationships


* Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated analytical ability


* Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills

Ways to Stand Out:


* APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)


* APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

What Sets Us Apart?SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve "impossible" problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence.

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