Manager, Materials Planning & Logistics – Development Programs
Lead materials planning, logistics, and inventory strategy for autonomous aircraft development programs and a new greenfield manufacturing facility. Partner with engineering and operations to ensure material readiness and scalable production processes.
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.
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