Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the MRP master plan for defense programs
Generate and release accurate material plans on a weekly/bi‑weekly basis
Align MRP outputs with production schedules, engineering change notices, and forecast updates
Monitor inventory levels against target buffers and safety stock
Conduct regular excess/obsolete reviews and coordinate disposition actions
Serve as the liaison between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to resolve material shortages or excesses
Ensure all material planning activities comply with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and any customer‑specific security requirements
Oversee configuration and optimization of ERP/APS systems (e.g., SAP MM/PP, Oracle JD Edwards, IFS)
Lead Kaizen/Lean initiatives to reduce lead times, improve forecast accuracy, and increase on‑time delivery
Mentor and develop a team of planners and analysts
Identify material supply risks (single‑source parts, geopolitical constraints) and develop mitigation strategies
Provide senior leadership with weekly and monthly status reports covering material availability, backlog health, and variance analysis

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field with 5+ years of progressive experience in material planning
3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role with a team of 10 or more in cross‑functional teams and drive process‑improvement initiatives
Proven experience within the defense or aerospace sector, handling classified or controlled items
Expertise in ERP/APS systems (SAP PP/MRP, Oracle JD Edwards, IFS, or similar)
Advanced Excel/Power Query, SQL reporting, and data‑visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and related export‑control regulations
Strong quantitative skills for interpreting complex bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and demand forecasts
Active US Government Secret security clearance

Material Requirements Planning Manager

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