Remote Material Planning Manager – Defense Programs

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a skilled Material Planning Manager to lead material planning and supply chain execution for defense programs. You will manage ~11 direct reports and coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure on-time delivery.

This remote role requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain Secret clearance and occasional travel to Reston, VA, and Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5+ years experience (Masters 3+ years).
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or procurement for government programs.
• Leads teams; strong delegation, performance management, and development.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge (Costpoint, SAP).
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of material planners (~11 reports) and oversee hiring, training, and development.
• Oversee material planning and execution to align with program schedules and production requirements.
• Establish priorities and allocate workload across multiple programs.
• Interface between Material Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership.
• Drive resolution of material and supply chain issues; escalate when needed.
• Oversee material tracking, reporting, and metrics for demand, supply, and delivery status.
• Ensure compliance with policies, government regulations, and FAR/DFARS.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and data accuracy.
• Support program reviews, audits, and customer engagements with planning insights.

Skills

Leadership

Cross‑functional

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Job description

Leidos is seeking a skilled Material Planning Manager to lead material planning and supply chain execution for defense programs. You will manage ~11 direct reports and coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure on-time delivery.

This remote role requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain Secret clearance and occasional travel to Reston, VA, and Huntsville, AL.