Materials Requirements Specialist 2

United Launch Alliance•Decatur, AL

54d

About The Position

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you! Job Overview & Responsibilities This person will be responsible for supporting the material acquisition plans and must have the ability to work with the programs stakeholders in generating material requirements and providing the necessary support of acquisition plans from start to finish. The Material Planner works closely with internal teams, including production, logistics, procurement, quality, engineering and finance, to align procurement planning activities with business needs.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Solid understanding of material requirements planning and supply chain processes
Must be able to organize, lead, and present material in high level meetings
Have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly in order to support a production schedule
Basic understanding and operational skills required to support Lean Six Sigma
Strong communication and analytical skills that improve efficiency and assist in problem solving.
High School/GED
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science or Arts (BS/BA) in a Supply Chain Management or related field from an accredited college or university
Experience working in SAP
Proficiency in material management accounting systems as well as other enterprise systems (SAP, Qnotes, RocketForge)
Experience driving process improvements within supply chain
Understanding of compliance and audit requirements for materials and operational processes
Knowledge of inventory management, procurement, and production operations

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and monitor the efficient movement of material from identification of the requirement to delivery to the end user.
Managing and actioning exception messages to maintain schedule adherence.
Define raw material scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules.
Performing tasks for incorporating engineering change activities.
Monitor and reconcile any relevant Supply Chain disruptions that develop throughout the program lifecycle.
Develop strategies, implement plans, and track progress for cost savings initiatives.
Create and maintain valid plans for material and capacity planning.
Validating and converting planned orders to Production Orders or Purchase Requisitions.
Ensuring converted orders are completed on schedule.
Balances supply and demand, performs initial hardware impact assessment, assigns, distributes and tracks tasks.
Leads and manages projects assigned by leadership to accomplish organizational objectives.