Manager, Material Planning

Description

We are excited to announce our opening for a Manager, Supply Chain Program Strategy on our Procurement and Enterprise Partnerships team in the Reston, VA or Rockville, MD area! This opportunity calls for experience helping our organization’s mission.  The role of the Manager, Supply Chain Program Strategy will include, but not limited to, managing a team who coordinates with Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Engineering, Suppliers, Production, and Logistics.  Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.  In addition, the role includes developing material strategies, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader in the Procurement and Enterprise Partnerships with oversight of Material Planning, Procurement Engineering, and Material Project Managers (~10 direct reports)
• Job responsibilities associated with supplier management, business process re-engineering, and Procurement Tool deployments
• Leader must have experience in Project planning, scheduling, coordination, with demonstrated history of developing technical solutions that meet program requirements
• Candidate must have strong understanding of developing BOMs, ROMs, and resource planning
• Experience with supplier coordination including hardware and software selection, maintenance issues, and problem resolution
• Leads teams of supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in cost/value engineering, affordability, and technical solutions
• Oversee tracking and reporting of all program material activities
• Achieve Program material budget objectives
• Lead Supply Chain and Program process improvement projects
• Develop demand forecasts and ensure lead times align with production schedules
• Resolve supply chain, procurement, cost target challenges for Leidos programs
• This individual should be a self-starter and someone that is flexible and is able to work independently at a higher level

Basic Qualifications

• BA degree and 6+years in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or technical related field.  MBA or MS and 4+ years of related experience
• IT background, supplier management, material pricing, project planning, and proposal strategy experience
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems along with material procurement
• Demonstrated experience interfacing across multiple organization and program levels
• Proven ability to be a self-starter and quick learner, capable of supporting efforts to achieve goals
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work under tight time constraints
• Working knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and public law
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply Chain Management and/or engineering experience
• PMP and/or supply chain and procurement certifications
• Strategic thinking ability with tactical application of strategies for program execution
• Subcontracts/Procurement/Engineering/Supply Chain Experience
• Strong understanding of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)
• PowerBI or equivalent experience preferred
• Logistics, Warehouse, and Transportation

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.