Strategic Material Planner & Purchaser (Defense)

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Mechanical Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Material Planning Analyst to build and execute production schedules and manage material ordering, tracking, and expediting for multiple production areas.

The role emphasizes Deltek Costpoint experience, manufacturing/purchasing background, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in a government contracting environment. US citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant work experience.
• In lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience will be considered.
• Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or purchasing activities, including experience obtaining quotes and interacting with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Requisitions from Costpoint MRP Action Messages
• Maintains proper manufacturing lead-times and order policies in Costpoint
• Analyze demand signals and quickly identify any anomalies
• Monitor and track incoming materials

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-4 years relevant experience

Masters with less than 2 years

High School Diploma/GED with 6 years experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Windchill

MRP software

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems Mechanical Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Material Planning Analyst to build and execute production schedules and manage material ordering, tracking, and expediting for multiple production areas.

The role emphasizes Deltek Costpoint experience, manufacturing/purchasing background, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in a government contracting environment. US citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility are required.