SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Strategic Material Planner. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely material availability with a strategic focus on reducing lead time by managing consigned inventory. This role will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Configuration Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production planning and Finance to execute material strategies that improve schedule adherence, minimize shortages, and optimize inventory levels across the supply chain.
What You’ll Do:
- Material supply aligning with the production and forecast schedules
- Purchase requisition submission
- Lead the planning and execution of consigned material strategies aimed at reducing lead times and improving supply responsiveness
- Maintain optimal inventory levels of consignment material & conduct regular reviews to avoid shortages or excess stock
- Monitor material risks and report to internal customers on their potential impact
- Interface with procurement to identify and resolve material issues
- Support non-conforming material process
- Engage in S&OP process with program management, finance, & senior leadership to improve part forecasts & inventory levels
- Minimize on-hand inventory
- Provide input into strategic material planning process including material availability analysis
- Support cost and inventory reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
- Interface with cross functional areas (Procurement, Configuration Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, & Finance)
What You’ll Bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field with 3 or more years of manufacturing, procurement, scheduling/planning experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office – advanced knowledge of Excel is required
- Working knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, MRP systems
- Understanding of Procurement, Supply Chain, and Material Requirements Planning processes
- Must be able to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities while meeting deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and maintain good cross functional team relationships
- Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated analytical ability
- Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills
Ways to Stand Out:
- APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)
- APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $65,000 to $72,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, including requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 793, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), 38 U.S.C. 4212.
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