Space Program Materials Planner

Trident; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Systems SES division is seeking a Program Material Planner to own program material for assigned programs. You will serve as the primary Supply Chain contact for Operations Program Managers, translating schedules, BOMs, inventory, and material risks into executable plans while guiding junior planners and ensuring readiness across functions.

The role requires coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and quality to sustain material flow, lead times, and supply continuity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of material planning, production planning, buyer/planner, or related experience in manufacturing/aerospace and defense environments.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to plan material requirements and manage demand/supply signals.
• Knowledge of bills of materials, lead-time management, inventory drivers, and production schedule support.
• Ability to coordinate material readiness across Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Supply Chain contact for material readiness, shortages, long-lead material, open supply, and material risk.
• Own the program material interface across Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.
• Provide direction to Material Planner IIs supporting common components and shortage resolution.
• Build program material plans from schedules, forecasts, BOMs, inventory, and lead times.
• Lead material readiness reviews covering shortages, long-lead risks, and recovery actions.
• Coordinate with Procurement on purchasing actions, expedites, and recovery plans.
• Align with Manufacturing on production schedules, kitting, and material movement.
• Support changes with lead-time assumptions, material cost estimates, and supplier data.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Record keeping

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Dynamics (ERP)

Job description

Trident Systems SES division is seeking a Program Material Planner to own program material for assigned programs. You will serve as the primary Supply Chain contact for Operations Program Managers, translating schedules, BOMs, inventory, and material risks into executable plans while guiding junior planners and ensuring readiness across functions.

The role requires coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and quality to sustain material flow, lead times, and supply continuity,