Material Planning Manager (Fully Remote)

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States seeks a Senior Materials Manager to lead a team of ~11 material planners and oversee planning that aligns with DoD program schedules, production needs, and customer deliverables.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, US citizenship with ability to obtain Secret clearance, and 5+ years in material planning within government contracting. Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or related field, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• 5+ years in material planning, supply chain operations, or procurement in government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of material planners (~11 direct reports), including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Oversee material planning to align with program schedules, production requirements, and customer deliverables.
• Establish priorities, allocate workload, and ensure effective execution across multiple programs.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Hiring

Training

Performance management

Career development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Business / Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field or equivalent experience and 5+ years or 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 environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting large, complex DoD programs, preferably within aviation or sustainment environments.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analytics tools.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, the company reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for fiscal year 2026.