Manager, Materials Planning & Logistics – Development Programs

Development Program Materials Planning

• Lead material planning activities for development programs.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement to develop and maintain accurate build plans aligned with program milestones.
• Manage the release of work to the production floor and KPIs to monitor performance.
• Identify long-lead material risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule.
• Create and manage recovery schedules.
• Drive engineering change management processes to support rapid development and ECO implementation.
• Develop planning models that support rapid prototyping, design iteration, and low-rate initial production activities.
• Develop and implement scalable processes that support future production growth.

Greenfield Facility Build & Operational Readiness

• Lead planning and logistics readiness activities for a new manufacturing facility.
• Design and implement warehouse, stockroom, and material flow processes from receiving through point-of-use consumption.
• Establish inventory control procedures, material storage standards, and transaction discipline.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities teams to optimize material movement and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Create a culture focused on accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and mission execution.
• Establish standard work and training programs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to solve complex challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, production control, logistics, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting complex hardware development programs in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or scaling material planning and inventory management processes.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning methodologies.
• Experience managing material readiness for new product introduction (NPI) and engineering development programs.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facility launches or major facility expansions.
• Aerospace, defense, unmanned systems, or advanced technology manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, or similar ERP platforms.
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence experience.
• Experience supporting production ramp and transition from development to rate manufacturing.