Material Planner

Job Title: Material Planner Job Category: Logistics Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local The Opportunity CACI is seeking a Material Planner to join our Supply Chain team in San Antonio, TX. The Material Planner will work cross functionally with the operations team to execute procurement functions and source components to support the production schedule. This individual will work with the project managers and engineers to purchase custom technical components and report on schedule to company leadership. Responsibilities Responsible for material procurement of new and existing products within a Tier 1 ERP system Managing, reporting, and forecasting material cost/performance of assigned program(s) Expedite material as needed to support the production schedule of products, assemblies, and subassemblies through close coordination with Program Management and Manufacturing Work directly with materials and manufacturing personnel to communicate procurement delivery schedules along with real and potential shortages Point of contact for contract and internal manufacturers, managing aspects including transfer of manufacturing information, material procurement and end of life, resolution of quality issues, return material authorizations, and material disposition Work closely with site leadership to determine optimal inventory levels and order quantities Review purchase orders, requisitions and quotes for applicability, correctness, compliance Identifying and managing program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements Analyzing lead times and identifying critical path procurements Managing on‑time release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule Monitoring and addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues Interfacing/collaborating with other functions of the program team including but not limited to contracts, finance, engineering, operations, quality, scheduling, etc. Developing and understanding the proposal/execution strategy and structures Presenting Supply Chain during program management reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/export) Maintaining a strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast‑paced production environment Support proposal activity with bill of material costing and lead time analysis Assist with evaluation, auditing and management of new and existing sources of supply Manage master data to maintain MRP system accuracy Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years related experience in a MRP manufacturing environment or related technical discipline with an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience Experience in materials planning, sourcing or procurement in a production environment Product lifecycle experience in manufacturing and PLM database knowledge desirable Understanding engineering and manufacturing bills of material and drawings, BOM structures, manufacturing test and quality control processes. Ability to manage and exceed at delivering on multiple high‑priority tasks Strong team collaboration and analytical skills with ability to execute and follow‑through on tasks to completion Superior organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative Demonstrated working knowledge of MRP purchasing, Outlook and Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) including spreadsheet creation, calculation and reporting Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems Strong oral verbal and written communication skills Adaptable to growth and continually evolving requirements Benefits We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Pay Range $58,500 - $122,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr