Specialist, Material Management

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

11d•$60,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Material Management will utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to effectively time phase material to service cash flow objectives and program schedule. This role involves planning, scheduling, and driving the efficient movement of material from identification of the requirement to delivery to the end user. The specialist will define raw material scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules, manage material cost and schedule, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and affordability. This includes predicting, identifying, and reconciling Supply Chain disruptions, coordinating key cross-functional Supply Chain resources for scalable internal capacity, and coordinating material distribution with purchasing, warehouse, and end users. The role also involves planning and scheduling materials, equipment, and commodity products of high complexity for government and commercial programs, working with purchasing and quality on corrective actions with suppliers, and developing strategies for cost savings initiatives. The Specialist will provide timely and accurate Supply Chain updates to Senior Management.

Requirements

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
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

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.