Hybrid Lead Material Planner & Scheduler III

TSC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Falcata is seeking a forward-thinking and highly motivated Material Planner Scheduler III to oversee the material planning process, ensuring material availability for production while optimizing inventory and driving strategic improvements.

The role acts as a key liaison among Procurement, Production, and Program Management teams, providing leadership and expertise to support successful contract execution. Hybrid position in Huntsville, AL reporting to Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in material planning, supply chain management, or production planning in defense/aerospace.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced understanding of material planning, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
• Familiarity with defense industry supply chain challenges and best practices.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage advanced MRP to support complex production schedules and contract deliverables.
• Analyze long-term forecast, production schedules, and inventory trends to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address material planning challenges and implement solutions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for material planning issues; guide junior planners and procurement.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely placement of purchase orders and material delivery.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory, reduce excess/obsolete stock, and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with Production and Program Management to address shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Adjust material plans for schedule changes, contract requirements, or unforeseen challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance material planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize data analytics and MRP capabilities to drive innovations in material planning.
• Manage daily activities of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Falcata is seeking a forward-thinking and highly motivated Material Planner Scheduler III to oversee the material planning process, ensuring material availability for production while optimizing inventory and driving strategic improvements.

The role acts as a key liaison among Procurement, Production, and Program Management teams, providing leadership and expertise to support successful contract execution. Hybrid position in Huntsville, AL reporting to Purchasing Manager.