Senior Material Planner & Procurement Lead

Technology Service Corporation; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking Procurement Specialist III to oversee material planning for Huntsville, AL. This hybrid role supports production contracts and provides leadership across Procurement, Production, and Program Management teams.

You will develop advanced MRP plans, analyze forecasts, collaborate to place orders, optimize inventory, and drive process improvements while mentoring junior planners and ensuring on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 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 defense or aerospace.
• Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems (Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Advanced understanding of material planning processes, 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 to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage advanced material requirements plans (MRP) to support complex production schedules and contract deliverables.
• Analyze long-term demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
• Assist leading cross-functional teams to address material planning challenges and implement solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for material planning issues, providing guidance to junior planners and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and minimize waste.
• Work closely with Production and Program Management teams to address material shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Adjust material plans to accommodate changes in production schedules, contract requirements, or unforeseen challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance material planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Leverage data analytics, MRP system capabilities, and industry best practices to drive innovation in material planning processes.
• Manage daily activities of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Technology Service Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking Procurement Specialist III to oversee material planning for Huntsville, AL. This hybrid role supports production contracts and provides leadership across Procurement, Production, and Program Management teams.

You will develop advanced MRP plans, analyze forecasts, collaborate to place orders, optimize inventory, and drive process improvements while mentoring junior planners and ensuring on-time delivery.