Supply Chain Planning Specialist, Level 2/3

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Global Supply Chain’s Procurement and Program divisions to guarantee supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD).

• Oversee procurement and delivery management operations.

• Ensure timely delivery of purchase orders in collaboration with the procurement team.

• Collaborate with suppliers to pinpoint late deliveries and assess their impact on project timelines.

• Aid in the creation of milestone plans and strategies for returning to schedule.

• Address intricate issues in conjunction with cross-functional teams until resolution.

• Utilize SDMS and S4/HANA systems to relay purchase order statuses to suppliers and programs.

• Analyze trends and historical data to anticipate procurement challenges.

• Manage competing priorities and complete outstanding tasks.

• Travel to regional supplier sites as necessary.

• Provide timely and precise data to larger teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Product Support, Training, or Cross-departmental coordination.

• Level 2 alternative: High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience.

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience in the specified fields.

• Level 3 alternative: High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with SAP or other procurement or inventory management systems.

• Capability to secure a U.S. Government Secret Clearance and obtain and maintain Program Special Access within a reasonable timeframe after commencing employment.

• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Preferred: Skills in vLookup, xLookup, PivotTables, Boolean logic, and methods for aggregating large data sets.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Office 365 tools such as Power Automate, Lists, and Power Apps.

• Preferred: Knowledge of the Federal Logistics Info System (FLIS), Military Specifications, standards, and technical drawings.

• Preferred: Experience with flight-worthy components and their acceptability.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, along with interpersonal skills.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory for positions requiring government clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Extensive benefits package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Savings plan availability.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal matters.

• Potential eligibility for overtime compensation.

• Potential eligibility for shift differentials.

• Discretionary bonuses.

• Long-term incentives may be available for Vice President or Director roles.