Senior Material Planner

SRC, Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC, Inc. seeks a Senior Material Planner (Remote) to oversee planning and scheduling of program materials and work closely with various departments. The role requires an analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to detail. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree and significant planning experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment that values innovative problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

10% employer contribution toward retirement

100% tuition support

Qualifications

• 6+ years of planning experience required.
• Must work well with teams and be motivated.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate material procurement.
• Monitor and update program inventory status.
• Interface with various departments to minimize schedule interruptions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain management, business, or manufacturing

CPIM certification

Tools

MRP / ERP systems

MS Office

Excel

Job description

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Material Planner (Remote) who will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinate program material. In this role, you will support the corporate manufacturing and development operations. This position will be remote and focus on supporting internal customers in the acquisition and tracking of raw materials. Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, motivated, work well with a team, and be able to manage supplier relationships. This role reports directly to the Supervisor for Material Planning.

What You'll Do

Core Responsibilities :

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate material procurement plans for deliveries of raw material, component piece parts, and subcontract items for assigned programs in support of program material plans and delivery schedules
• Prepare, maintain, and present program status information to program management and other appropriate personnel
• Monitor and update program inventory status to prevent material shortages
• Initiate purchase requisitions, change orders or material transfers in response to changes in net material requirements
• Assist in development, coordination and monitoring of build plans and workflow activities to ensure schedules are completed within delivery parameters
• Interface with various departments to resolve or minimize build schedule interruptions
• Attention to detail and the ability to utilizing tools like material trackers, program, management dashboard , KPIs
• Working knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, MRP / ERP systems

Additional Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement improvement opportunities with the planning process
• Participate on continuous improvement teams
• Present material status deficiencies and "get to green" plans to management
• Ability to effectively communicate the elements of the planning process to management
• Investigate and analyze material schedule deviations and cost impacts to the program (must work closely with engineering team to achieve this) to meet program build and delivery schedule
• Able to train personnel in processes and procedures for material planning
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated analytical ability
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Must have meeting facilitation skills - initiate material meetings, take actions , prepare material part summaries for program teams, publish minutes actions and summaries

What You'll Bring

• Associate's degree in supply chain management, business, or manufacturing and 6+ years of planning experience. Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
• CPIM certificate preferred
• Understanding of using MS office products is a must with strong MS excel
• Foundational understanding of basic material planning KPIs
• Basic knowledge of Supply Chain activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to provide guidance and advice during teleconferences and meetings
• Able to successfully communicate in person and on the phone with both technical and acquisition specialists
• Ability to present and facilitate meetings
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data sets, determine trends, and recommend plans of action

What Sets Us Apart? SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve "impossible" problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible. When you join our team, you'll be a part of something truly meaningful - helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You'll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals - with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military - in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $62,800 to $86,350 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, including requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 793, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), 38 U.S.C. 4212.

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Employee Benefits

Awards & Recognition

Security Clearance

• Experience Required 6+ Years
• Education Required Associates Degree
• Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements