Material Planner Scheduler III

TSC•Huntsville, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Falcata is seeking a forward-thinking and highly motivated Material Planner Scheduler III to oversee material planning, ensure materials are available for production, optimize inventory levels, and drive strategic improvements. The role serves as a key liaison among Procurement, Production, and Program Management, providing leadership and expertise to support successful execution of FALCATA’s contracts. This is a hybrid position supporting FALCATA’s Huntsville, Alabama location and reporting to the Purchasing Manager. The position develops and manages advanced material requirements plans for complex production schedules and contract deliverables. It analyzes demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends; supports cross-functional solutions to planning challenges; and guides junior planners and procurement teams. The role also works to improve planning processes through data analytics, MRP system capabilities, and industry best practices, while managing the daily activities of direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in material planning, supply chain management, or production planning in the defense or aerospace industry, or a combination of degree and years of experience.
Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems, such as Deltek CostPoint, SAP, or Oracle.
Advanced understanding of material planning processes, inventory management principles, and supply chain optimization.
Familiarity with defense industry supply chain challenges and best practices.
Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage advanced material requirements plans (MRP) to support complex production schedules and contract deliverables.
Analyze long-term demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
Assist in leading cross-functional teams to address material planning challenges and implement solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for material planning issues, providing guidance to junior planners and procurement teams.
Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials.
Develop strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and minimize waste.
Work with Production and Program Management teams to address material shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
Adjust material plans to accommodate production schedule changes, contract requirements, or unforeseen challenges.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance material planning efficiency and accuracy.
Use data analytics, MRP system capabilities, and industry best practices to drive innovation in material planning processes.
Manage the daily activities of direct reports.