Specialist, Material Management

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

About The Position

• Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to effectively time phase material to service cash flow objectives and program schedule.• Plan, schedule and drive the efficient movement of material from identification of the requirement to delivery to the end user.• Define raw material scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules.• Manage material cost and schedule, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and affordability with the ability to predict, identify and reconcile any relevant Supply Chain disruptions that develop throughout the program lifecycle.• Coordinate key cross functional Supply Chain resources to ensure scale-able internal capacity.• Coordinate material distribution with purchasing, warehouse, and end user.• Plan and schedule materials, equipment, and commodity products of high complexity for government and commercial programs. • Work with purchasing and quality on corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary and assessing trends in performance to prevent delays or cost overrun• Develop strategies, implement plans, and track progress for cost savings initiatives.• Provide timely and accurate Supply Chain updates to Senior Management Essential Functions: • Motivated self-starter well versed in the Supply Chain Process Flow and managing material in the areas of schedule and cost.• Ability to generate spending plans, forecasts, and variance reports• Work should be performed within set boundaries and with very little direct supervision. • Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions. Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance. • Ability to navigate FAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance. • Support Small Business Initiatives, as applicable.• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Management/relevant experience
Eligible to obtain Secret security clearance
Motivated self-starter well versed in the Supply Chain Process Flow and managing material in the areas of schedule and cost.
Ability to generate spending plans, forecasts, and variance reports
Work should be performed within set boundaries and with very little direct supervision.
Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions.
Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.
Ability to navigate FAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
Support Small Business Initiatives, as applicable.
Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software.
Knowledge of and experience with FAR, MMAS, SOX, and CAS requirements, as well as ITAR and EAR regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to effectively time phase material to service cash flow objectives and program schedule.
Plan, schedule and drive the efficient movement of material from identification of the requirement to delivery to the end user.
Define raw material scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules.
Manage material cost and schedule, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and affordability with the ability to predict, identify and reconcile any relevant Supply Chain disruptions that develop throughout the program lifecycle.
Coordinate key cross functional Supply Chain resources to ensure scale-able internal capacity.
Coordinate material distribution with purchasing, warehouse, and end user.
Plan and schedule materials, equipment, and commodity products of high complexity for government and commercial programs.
Work with purchasing and quality on corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary and assessing trends in performance to prevent delays or cost overrun
Develop strategies, implement plans, and track progress for cost savings initiatives.
Provide timely and accurate Supply Chain updates to Senior Management
Generate spending plans, forecasts, and variance reports
Communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions.
Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.
Navigate FAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
Support Small Business Initiatives, as applicable.
Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership