Define and develop material strategies to meet operational goals.
Assess supply resources, prioritize demand requirements, and plan inventory, distribution, material, and rough-cut capacity for raw materials.
Serve as the primary focal point for a cross-functional team, providing leadership, guidance, and coordination to ensure effective supply chain execution.
Engage in long-term capacity and resource planning, including product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management, and product-line transitions.
Analyze and synthesize complex supply/demand requirements to inform strategic decision-making.
Plan and manage inventory levels based on Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements, creating or reducing supply requirements as needed.
Develop and execute critical procurement strategies by conducting in-depth lead time analyses and identifying critical paths.
Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate and refine supply chain workflows, addressing inefficiencies and mitigating risks.
Create and release requisitions, review non-standard part requirements, and support new product scheduling while phasing out obsolete lines.

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in supply chain, business management, program management, or related fields; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in the same areas.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering collaboration and accountability in achieving operational goals.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Program material management experience, especially in defense and aerospace (preferred).
Experience with "Return to Green" plans and managing complex program execution challenges (preferred).
Expertise in MS Excel and familiarity with Deltek Costpoint Materials Module (preferred).
Strong leadership and people management skills (preferred).
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills (preferred).
Comprehensive understanding of procurement, subcontract execution, manufacturing, and purchasing workflows (preferred).
Knowledge of forecasting, planning, and plant scheduling to drive operational execution (preferred).

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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