Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to join our operations team. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the movement of materials from warehouse receipt through to production. The Material Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and components to meet production goals, minimize delays, and maintain inventory efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule material flow to meet production requirements and minimize inventory costs.
Develop raw material requirements and schedules based on engineering specifications and production forecasts.
Coordinate material planning activities with purchasing, warehouse, and production departments.
Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans as needed to avoid material shortages or excesses.
Ensure timely delivery of materials to production while optimizing material availability and usage.
Track and analyze material movement and lead times to support continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material-related issues and support efficient production workflows.
Basic Qualifications
TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience in material planning, materials management, or supply chain operations (or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of experience).
Practical knowledge of materials management practices, production planning, and supply chain operations.
Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM), procurement processes, and inventory control.
Experience using Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to apply previous experience to moderately complex issues.
Effective communication skills for working across departments, including purchasing, warehouse, and production teams.
Ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments and manage material flow efficiently from warehouse receipt to production.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master’s) in a related field such as Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Analytics.
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with cross-functional project involvement.
Working knowledge of advanced materials management systems or ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with suppliers and vendors for optimal material delivery and inventory control.
Understanding of industry best practices and standards in materials and production planning.
Proficiency in developing and interpreting production schedules, forecasts, and engineering specifications.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles or just-in-time (JIT) inventory management.
Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or ISM CPSM.
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting:
October 9, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Descrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
