Material Planning Manager

Leidos

. Lead and manage a team of approximately 11 material planners, including hiring, training, performance management, and career development .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,550 - $149,225 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material planning, supply chain operations, and procurement within government contracting environments, with a strong focus on team leadership, performance management, and compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Material PlanningSupply Chain OperationsTeam LeadershipFAR/DFARS ComplianceERP/MRP Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Material PlanningSupply Chain ExecutionDemand PlanningForecastingInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementTask DelegationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationPrioritizationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CostpointSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

US CitizenshipSecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingProcurement ProcessesProgram ManagementContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of approximately 11 material planners, including hiring, training, performance management, and career development
Oversee material planning and execution activities aligned with program schedules, production requirements, and customer deliverables
Establish priorities, allocate workload, and execute material requirements across multiple programs
Interface between Material Planning and Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership
Resolve and escalate material and supply chain issues to maintain program performance
Oversee material tracking, reporting, and metrics covering demand, supply, and delivery status
Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and procurement requirements including FAR/DFARS
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for material planning processes, tools, and data accuracy
Support program reviews, audits, and customer engagements with material planning insights and status updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field or equivalent experience and 5+ years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s with 3+ years of prior relevant experience
Generally 2+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects
US Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
Experience in material planning, supply chain operations, or procurement within a government contracting or complex program environment
Experience leading or supervising teams, including task delegation, performance management, and team development
Understanding of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain execution
Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ERP/MRP systems knowledge, such as Costpoint or SAP
Familiarity with government procurement processes and FAR/DFARS
Ability to travel to Leidos locations in Reston, VA and Huntsville, AL