Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3 or 4

This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring material availability and production continuity across complex, high-impact aerospace and space programs. You will coordinate supply chain planning activities to align inventory, procurement, supplier capacity, and production schedules. Working with cross-functional teams, you will identify potential shortages, mitigate supply risks, and improve operational efficiency. You will leverage material requirements planning (MRP), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and data analytics to support informed decisions. From new product introductions to production ramp-ups and end-of-life transitions, your work will help optimize resources and maintain delivery performance. This remote-eligible position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical missions while collaborating with experienced supply chain professionals.

• Education and experience — Level 3: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of professional experience, a master's degree with at least 3 years, or a PhD with at least 1 year. An additional 4 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Education and experience — Level 4: Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of professional experience, a master's degree with at least 6 years, or a PhD with at least 4 years. An additional 4 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Security clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

• Supply chain expertise: Strong understanding of material planning, inventory management, procurement processes, supplier coordination, production requirements, and supply chain risk mitigation.

• MRP and ERP proficiency: Experience using material requirements planning tools and enterprise resource planning systems. Familiarity with platforms such as Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle is highly desirable.

• Data analytics and reporting: Ability to analyze complex supply chain data, develop performance reports, interpret operational metrics, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, dashboard creation, or advanced reporting is an advantage.

• Strategic and analytical thinking: Ability to assess material requirements, supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and critical-path purchases while balancing cost, inventory efficiency, and production priorities.

• Leadership and collaboration: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects, influence cross-functional stakeholders, drive process improvements, and collaborate effectively with technical and business teams.

• Communication and organization: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear presentations, communicate supply risks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Adaptability and initiative: A proactive, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.