Material Planner

Job ID325403

Job Title:

Material Planner Job Category:
Logistics Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Local*
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* The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Material Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Sterling, VA. The Material Planner will work cross functionally with the operations team to execute procurement functions and source components to support the production schedule. This individual will work with the project managers and engineers to purchase custom technical components and report on schedule to company leadership.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for material procurement of new and existing products within a Tier 1 ERP system

Managing, reporting, and forecasting material cost/performance of assigned program(s)
Expedite material as needed to support the production schedule of products, assemblies, and subassemblies through close coordination with Program Management and Manufacturing Work directly with materials and manufacturing personnel to communicate procurement delivery schedules along with real and potential shortages Point of contact for contract and internal manufacturers, managing aspects including transfer of manufacturing information, material procurement and end of life, resolution of quality issues, return material authorizations, and material disposition.

Work closely with site leadership to determine optimal inventory levels and order quantities

Review of all Purchase orders, requisitions and quotes for applicability, correctness, compliance

Identifying and managing program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements

Analyzing lead times and identifying critical path procurements

Managing on time req release, PO placements, and PO delivery dates to maintain program schedule

Monitoring and addressing supplier capacity and/or production issues

Interfacing/collaborating with other functions of the program team including but not limited to contracts, finance, engineering, operations, quality, scheduling, etc.

Developing and understanding the proposal/execution strategy and structures

Presenting Supply Chain during program management reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings (internal/external)
Maintaining a strong business acumen and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment

Support proposal activity with bill of material costing and lead time analysis

Assist with evaluation, auditing and management of new and existing sources of supply

Manage master data to maintain MRP system accuracy

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years related experience in a MRP manufacturing environment or related technical discipline with an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience

ASCM or other supply chain certification
• Experience in materials planning, sourcing or procurement in a production environment

Product lifecycle experience in manufacturing and PLM database knowledge desirable

Understanding engineering and manufacturing bills of material and drawings, BOM structures, manufacturing test and quality control processes.

Ability to manage and exceed at delivering on multiple high priority tasks

Strong team collaboration and analytical skills with ability to execute and follow-through on tasks to completion

Superior organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative

Demonstrated working knowledge of MRP purchasing, Outlook and Excel (vlookup, pivot tables) including spreadsheet creation, calculation and reporting

Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems

Strong oral verbal and written communications skills

Adaptable to growth and continually evolving requirements

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll…