Supply Chain Planning Specialist 2

Supports and manages material strategy of subcontracted and purchased material for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. Coordinates activities of various Supply Chain disciplines by creating and participating in program level Supply Chain strategies and plans. Ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management / risk and opportunity ownership (schedule and cost). Support a material cost accounts under a program with EVMS requirements and will have cost accounting responsibility (material and labor) for an assigned program. Support EAC (estimate at complete) and ETC (estimate to complete) goals within programs of responsibility. Support budget price variance (B.P.V.) Support material sales forecast goals. Support on-time delivery performance of suppliers within programs of responsibility. Assist with special departmental projects. Identify and mitigate program risks and support supplier meetings as required to mitigate risks. Conduct and participate in meetings and briefings with internal and external representatives. Communicate material status to Functional Leadership and Program Management Office, escalate as required. This position emphasizes skills and experience. Experience providing material program strategies for programs with numerous end items and variations. The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of relevant experience from a large DoD organization coupled with a deep understanding of supply chain management and program management. Thorough knowledge of purchasing and planning, material procurement, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation. Experience with Costpoint system(s) is a plus. Understanding of FAR/DFAR Regulations. Prefer someone with excellent time management skills and the ability to set the appropriate priorities to the many tasks that they will be required to perform. Experience leading teams is desired as this individual may also be required to lead specialized groups for the purpose of achieving specific organization goals. Experience working with Microsoft Excel and analyzing material data.