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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Sector is seeking an MRP Planning Manager to join our Electrical Manufacturing Facility team located in Huntsville, AL.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or purchasing activities, including experience obtaining quotes, generating manufacturing orders and interacting with vendors and programs.
• Candidate must have strong knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), Routings, Order Policies, Lead Times, and other planning parameters that impact supply and demand alignment.
• Candidate must have experience in project-based inventory management, particularly within government contracting environments requiring strict compliance and traceability.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and their integration with manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Candidate must have demonstrated leadership experience in a previous role.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Actual shop floor experience in a fast paced Manufacturing Environment.
• Knowledge and experience using Deltek CostPoint MRP.
• Electromechanical components or manufacturing.
• Deltek Costpoint accounting software.
• Windchill configuration management software.
• Interpreting and creating Bills of Materials.
• Government contractor material purchasing requirements.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

• Manage the daily activities of Material Planners and Production Planners.
• Maintain Proper Manufacturing Lead-times, and order policies in Costpoint.
• Analyze demand signals and quickly identify any anomalies.
• Interpret MRP action messages and diagnose root causes of planning discrepancies or system anomalies to support accurate material planning.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and reporting necessary for government contract compliance and inventory traceability.
• Ensure planning activities are aligned with project budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements, including FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Monitor and analyze excess and obsolete material trends among MRP projects.
• Continuously evaluate MRP settings, planning parameters, and system outputs to identify inefficiencies and implement data-driven improvements.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Program Management, to support end-to-end planning processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the material planning process to enhance MRP accuracy, reduce planning cycle times, and increase on-time material availability.
• Skilled in interpreting MRP action messages and diagnosing root causes of planning discrepancies or system anomalies to support accurate material planning.
• Experienced in project-based inventory management, particularly within government contracting environments requiring strict compliance and traceability.
• Strong knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), Routings, Order Policies, Lead Times, and other planning parameters that impact supply and demand alignment.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Program Management, to support end-to-end planning processes.
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and their integration with manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Proactively reviews and responds to MRP action messages to ensure timely material availability and minimize production disruptions.
• Ensures planning activities are aligned with project budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements, including FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Supports internal and external audits, providing documentation and reporting necessary for government contract compliance and inventory traceability.