Strategic Material Planner for Defense & Aerospace

Leidos Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Material Planner in Springfield, VA to support material acquisition plans. The ideal candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams and must have a Bachelor's degree along with 4-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations. Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required. This role provides a competitive salary range of $52,000 - $94,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required.
• 4-8 years of experience in supplier contract management, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of supplier development and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast needs.
• Manage inventory levels to meet production demands.
• Initiate procurement requirements and track status.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.

Skills

Procurement processes

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

CostPoint

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a Material Planner in Springfield, VA to support material acquisition plans. The ideal candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams and must have a Bachelor's degree along with 4-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations. Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required. This role provides a competitive salary range of $52,000 - $94,000, depending on experience and qualifications.