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Role Description & Responsibilities: The Supply Chain Planning Specialist will have complete program responsibility and authority to manage all program subcontracts, materials and services. The successful candidate will manage the definition of program outsourcing requirements and will lead the integrated program team (IPT) and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), while managing and communicating material risks and opportunities. Responsibilities Convey to the Program Manager and IPT a full understanding of the materials acquisition and subcontractor requirements and plan. Lead the IPT and direct functional organizations to achieve material-related program objectives (cost, schedule, quality), while managing material risks and opportunities. Ensure program budget, materials availability, and quality objectives are met by managing and directing the activities of IPT members, the Procurement Team and external suppliers and customers. Develop and communicate material acquisition and subcontractor management objectives and strategies. Manage the Make/Buy process Manage material risks and obsolescence Track and communicate performance against program Financial objectives (budget performance, sales and EBIT) Identify and promptly communicate all deficiencies and deviations from plan and assure and manage actions required to correct them. Represent Supply Chain Management to Customers, Program Management and NG Management Support internal and external audits. Manage material-related proposal activity including line-loss and quotation requests. Proactively manage and monitor supplier performance. Promote a focus on safety and utilize Lean, PES or Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation to emphasize continuous improvement. Requirements Level 2: Bachelors degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or a Masters degree and 1 year of relevant experience. Level 3: Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Masters degree and 4 years relevant of experience. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of production, material control and financial procedures and systems (such as Proposal, Line of Balance, EAC, and Sales Forecasting) Two (2) or more years directly related experience with progressively broader responsibility in Materials Management or related discipline with some degree of leadership experience Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance Some travel may be required. Salary Range: $62,200 - $93,400 Salary Range 2: $76,600 - $115,000