Defense Material Planning Lead — Remote

Leidos; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead material readiness and supply chain execution across defense programs. This remote role collaborates with Program Management, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement to deliver on schedule while navigating a matrixed organization.

You will manage a team of about 11, drive continuous improvement, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and balance priorities. Occasional travel to Reston, VA and Huntsville, AL is required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• 5+ years of material planning, supply chain operations, or procurement in government contracting.
• Experience leading or supervising teams.
• Strong understanding of material planning processes and demand forecasting.
• Ability to travel to Reston, VA and Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of material planners (~11 direct reports) including hiring and development.
• Oversee material planning and execution to align with schedules and customer deliverables.
• Set priorities and allocate workload across programs.
• Interface with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership.
• Drive resolution of material and supply chain issues to maintain program performance.
• Oversee material tracking, reporting, and metrics for demand, supply, and delivery status.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and procurement requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for processes, tools, and data accuracy.
• Support program reviews, audits, and customer engagements with material insights.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint, SAP)

Power BI

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead material readiness and supply chain execution across defense programs. This remote role collaborates with Program Management, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement to deliver on schedule while navigating a matrixed organization.

You will manage a team of about 11, drive continuous improvement, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and balance priorities. Occasional travel to Reston, VA and Huntsville, AL is required.