Procurement Specialist III

Jobtailor; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Material Planning Manager in Huntsville, AL to oversee material availability, optimize inventory, and drive strategic improvements in a defense/aerospace environment.

The role requires 5–7 years of material planning or production planning experience, with strong MRP/ERP proficiency and leadership abilities. Collaboration with procurement, production, and program management is essential for uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5–7 years of experience in material planning or related fields, defense/aerospace preferred.
• Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems (Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the material planning process, ensuring material availability for production while optimizing inventory levels.
• Develop and manage advanced MRPs for complex production schedules and contract deliverables.
• Analyze long-term demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
• Assist in leading cross-functional teams to address material planning challenges and implement solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for material planning issues and provide guidance to junior planners and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely purchase-order placement and material delivery.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and minimize waste.
• Work with Production and Program Management to address material shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Adjust material plans for production-schedule changes, contract requirements, and unforeseen challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve material-planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Use data analytics, MRP capabilities, and industry best practices to drive innovation.
• Manage daily activities of direct reports.
• Act as a liaison between Procurement, Production, and Program Management Teams.
• Report to the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Material Planning

MRP/ERP Systems

Leadership

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Oversee the material planning process, ensuring material availability for production while optimizing inventory levels and driving strategic improvements.
• Develop and manage advanced material requirements plans (MRP) for complex production schedules and contract deliverables.
• Analyze long-term demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
• Assist in leading cross-functional teams to address material planning challenges and implement solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for material planning issues and provide guidance to junior planners and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely purchase-order placement and material delivery.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and minimize waste.
• Work with Production and Program Management to address material shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Adjust material plans for production-schedule changes, contract requirements, and unforeseen challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve material-planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Use data analytics, MRP capabilities, and industry best practices to drive innovation.
• Manage daily activities of direct reports.
• Act as a liaison between Procurement, Production, and Program Management Teams.
• Report to the Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in material planning, supply chain management, or production planning, in the defense or aerospace industry or combination of degree and years of experiment.
• Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g. Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of material planning processes, inventory management principles, 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 to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• US Citizenship
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in material planning processes, inventory management, and supply chain optimization, with a strong focus on MRP/ERP systems and data analytics to drive efficiency and innovation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex production schedules in the defense or aerospace industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Material Planning
• MRP/ERP Systems
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Leadership
• Analytical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Material Requirements Planning
• Inventory Management
• Data Analytics
• Production Planning
• Cost Efficiency

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Decision-Making
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Defense Industry
• Aerospace Industry
• Supply Chain Management
• Production Schedules
• Contract Deliverables

Tools & Technologies

• Deltek CostPoint
• SAP
• Oracle