Senior Materials Planning Manager - MVSL

BAE Systems, Inc.; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 110,160 - 187,272; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Anniston, Alabama, is hiring a Senior Materials Planning Manager - MVSL to lead the integrated supply chain for the designated value stream. You will oversee material planning, demand management, and the lineside inventory to ensure on-time production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 10 years of related manufacturing or supply chain leadership experience, with ERP proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to travel monthly to other sites.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience.
• Leadership experience overseeing 3 direct reports.
• Understanding of material planning and replenishment.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to travel: monthly trips for a few days to a week.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and reduce exposure.
• Ensure on-time availability of quality material for production.
• Interface with Programs on planning, material handling, and procurement.
• Oversee material planning and demand management.
• Own lineside inventory planning and accuracy.
• Lead material planning coordinators and control specialists.
• Drive service level, accuracy, and cost improvements.
• Provide visibility to material challenges to stakeholders.
• Partner with Production leadership to align end-to-end value stream.
• Develop strategic roadmap for future material planning enhancements.
• Oversee multiple shift MVSL managers/leads.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Material planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Materials Planning Manager - MVSL (Material Value Stream Lead) to support its site in Anniston, Alabama. In this role as a Senior Materials Planning Manager - MVSL, you will be responsible for all aspects of Integrated Supply Chain production fulfillment for the assigned value stream.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture focused on exposure reduction
• Ensure consistent availability of Quality Material On-Time to support production demands
• Serve as single interface to Programs on all production issues related to Supply Chain including Planning, Material Handling, and Procurement
• Oversee Material Planning and work order / demand management
• Own and maintain Lineside Inventory planning and inventory accuracy
• Lead lineside Material Planning Coordinators and Material Control Specialists to ensure timely replenishment of Material
• Drive improvements in service level, accuracy, and cost across the material value stream
• Provide forward‑looking visibility to material challenges and risk to key internal stakeholders across integrated Supply Chain
• Partner with Production Value Stream leadership to streamline communication and execution across end‑to‑end value stream
• Develop strategic roadmap for future enhancements to Material Planning & Management strategy
• Oversee a multiple Shift Material Value stream managers/leads who will own the execution resources for each line

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience or the overall equivalent
• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing/supply chain business. Position will oversee 3 direct reports
• Understanding of key concepts in material planning / replenishment
• Ability to apply continuous improvement strategy by identifying issues and improving material flow strategies
• Experience with ERP
• Ability to travel, typically 1 trip monthly of a few days to a week, to support other BAE Systems sites
• Experience working with cross functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively present information
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Computer proficiency to work with MS Office and industry related software
• Ability to identify and drive actionable outcomes through influence
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, with a sense of urgency

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Oracle ERP experience
• Procurement Process knowledge / experience
• Bargaining Unit management experience
• Continuous Improvement training / certification

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $110,160 - $187,272

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well‑being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non‑monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.