Procurement Specialist III

Oversee the material planning process, ensuring material availability for production while optimizing inventory levels and driving strategic improvements. Develop and manage advanced material requirements plans (MRP) for complex production schedules and contract deliverables. Analyze long-term demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to ensure material availability and cost efficiency. Assist in leading cross-functional teams to address material planning challenges and implement solutions. Serve as the primary point of contact for material planning issues and provide guidance to junior planners and procurement teams. Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely purchase-order placement and material delivery. Develop strategies to optimize inventory, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and minimize waste. Work with Production and Program Management to address material shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations. Adjust material plans for production-schedule changes, contract requirements, and unforeseen challenges. Identify and implement process improvements to improve material-planning efficiency and accuracy. Use data analytics, MRP capabilities, and industry best practices to drive innovation. Manage daily activities of direct reports. Act as a liaison between Procurement, Production, and Program Management Teams. Report to the Purchasing Manager. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. Minimum 5-7 years of experience in material planning, supply chain management, or production planning, in the defense or aerospace industry or combination of degree and years of experiment. Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g. Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle, etc.) Advanced understanding of material planning processes, inventory management principles, and supply chain optimization. Familiarity with defense industry supply chain challenges and best practices. Strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. US Citizenship Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in material planning processes, inventory management, and supply chain optimization, with a strong focus on MRP/ERP systems and data analytics to drive efficiency and innovation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex production schedules in the defense or aerospace industry. Highest-signal resume keywords Material Planning MRP/ERP Systems Supply Chain Optimization Leadership Analytical Problem-Solving ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Material Requirements Planning Inventory Management Data Analytics Production Planning Cost Efficiency Soft Skills Leadership Decision-Making Communication Interpersonal Skills Problem-Solving Industry Keywords Defense Industry Aerospace Industry Supply Chain Management Production Schedules Contract Deliverables Tools & Technologies Deltek CostPoint SAP Oracle #J-18808-Ljbffr