Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3 or 4

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work across the United States

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a United States-based client to fill a Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Level 3 or 4) role. The position focuses on ensuring material availability and production continuity for complex aerospace programs, leveraging MRP/ERP and data analytics.

This remote-eligible role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and optimize resources. Responsibilities include material planning, BOM analysis, supplier coordination, and lifecycle planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience (Level 3) or 8+ years (Level 4)
• Security clearance ability to obtain Secret
• Strong knowledge of material planning and inventory management
• Experience with MRP/ERP tools and data analytics
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan materials to support production schedules and availability
• Use MRP/ERP to analyze supply and demand and adjust plans
• Coordinate with sourcing, procurement and suppliers on targets and lead times
• Support new product introductions, ramp-ups, phase-ins/outs
• Analyze BOM requirements and adjust purchase orders
• Collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance
• Track performance metrics and report risks to leadership
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain planning

MRP/ERP proficiency

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3 or 4 based in the United States.This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring material availability and production continuity across complex, high-impact aerospace and space programs. You will coordinate supply chain planning activities to align inventory, procurement, supplier capacity, and production schedules. Working with cross-functional teams, you will identify potential shortages, mitigate supply risks, and improve operational efficiency. You will leverage material requirements planning (MRP), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and data analytics to support informed decisions. From new product introductions to production ramp-ups and end-of-life transitions, your work will help optimize resources and maintain delivery performance. This remote-eligible position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical missions while collaborating with experienced supply chain professionals.

Accountabilities

• Material planning and availability: Ensure the right materials are available in the required quantities and delivered on time to support production schedules. Monitor inventory levels against demand, prioritize material requirements, and determine appropriate inventory allocation and replenishment strategies.
• MRP and ERP management: Use material requirements planning tools to analyze supply and demand, identify shortages, update procurement plans, and adjust orders as inventory levels and production requirements change.
• Procurement strategy and supplier coordination: Collaborate with Sourcing, Procurement, and suppliers to establish inventory targets, assess supplier capacity and lead times, prioritize critical purchases, and improve on-time delivery and material quality.
• Production and lifecycle planning: Support new product introductions, manufacturing ramp-ups, product phase-ins and phase-outs, end-of-life management, and product-line planning. Contribute to make-or-buy decisions and long-term capacity and resource planning.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis: Evaluate BOM requirements to determine appropriate inventory levels, identify components needed for each product, track material availability, and adjust purchase orders to meet production needs.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Procurement to resolve material constraints, address nonstandard part requirements, mitigate critical-path procurement risks, and protect build and test schedules.
• Performance monitoring and reporting: Track supply chain performance through operational metrics, including on-time purchasing, purchase requisition award status, and supporting versus non-supporting purchases. Communicate progress, risks, and potential schedule impacts to senior planners and supply chain leadership.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce working capital, achieve cost savings, improve affordability, streamline planning processes, and enhance supply chain performance through data-driven decisions and collaboration.

Requirements

• Education and experience — Level 3: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of professional experience, a master's degree with at least 3 years, or a PhD with at least 1 year. An additional 4 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Education and experience — Level 4: Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of professional experience, a master's degree with at least 6 years, or a PhD with at least 4 years. An additional 4 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Supply chain expertise: Strong understanding of material planning, inventory management, procurement processes, supplier coordination, production requirements, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• MRP and ERP proficiency: Experience using material requirements planning tools and enterprise resource planning systems. Familiarity with platforms such as Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle is highly desirable.
• Data analytics and reporting: Ability to analyze complex supply chain data, develop performance reports, interpret operational metrics, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, dashboard creation, or advanced reporting is an advantage.
• Strategic and analytical thinking: Ability to assess material requirements, supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and critical-path purchases while balancing cost, inventory efficiency, and production priorities.
• Leadership and collaboration: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects, influence cross-functional stakeholders, drive process improvements, and collaborate effectively with technical and business teams.
• Communication and organization: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear presentations, communicate supply risks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Adaptability and initiative: A proactive, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Annual salary range of $85,600-$141,200 for Level 3 and $106,800-$176,300 for Level 4, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.
• Performance-based compensation: Potential eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses and other additional compensation, depending on the position and applicable policies.
• Health coverage: Access to health insurance benefits.
• Financial security: Savings and retirement plan options to support long-term financial well-being.
• Insurance protection: Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Paid time off: Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal needs.
• Work flexibility: Remote work opportunities across the United States, with the preferred location near McLean, Virginia. No relocation assistance is available.
• No required travel: The position does not require regular business travel.
• Professional impact: The opportunity to contribute to complex aerospace and space programs while developing supply chain expertise and collaborating with experienced professionals.
• Inclusive workplace: A professional environment that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, innovation, and equal employment opportunities.