Senior Manager, Materials Planning & Logistics – Development Programs (R5252)

About the role

Responsibilities

• Own the materials planning, production control, inventory, warehousing, and logistics strategy.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement to develop and maintain accurate build plans that are aligned with program milestones.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators for schedule attainment, material availability, shortage reduction, inventory health, work-order execution, and planning accuracy.
• Identify long-lead material risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule.
• Oversee the development and execution of material recovery plans.
• Drive engineering change management processes to support rapid development and ECO implementation.
• Develop planning models that support rapid prototyping, design iteration, and low-rate initial production activities.
• Support executive-level program and operations reviews by clearly communicating material status, risks, business impacts, and required decisions.
• Lead planning and logistics readiness activities for a new manufacturing facility.
• Design and implement warehouse, stockroom, and material flow processes from receiving through point-of-use consumption.
• Establish inventory control procedures, material storage standards, and transaction discipline.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities teams to optimize material movement and operational efficiency.
• Create a culture focused on accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and mission execution.
• Establish standard work and training programs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to solve complex challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting complex hardware development programs in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or scaling material planning and inventory management processes.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning methodologies.
• Experience managing material readiness for new product introduction (NPI) and engineering development programs.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facility launches or major facility expansions.
• Aerospace, defense, unmanned systems, or advanced technology manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, or similar ERP platforms.
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence experience.
• Experience supporting production ramp and transition from development to rate manufacturing.