Material Planner/Scheduler

TSC is seeking a forward-thinking & highly motivated Material Planner / Scheduler I based in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking team player who will proactively support the Supply Chain team in a timely manner, work fast and under pressure, understand and enhance supply chain processes, assemble data, identify problems and provide recommendations that support program planning and operations. Critical to the job, the candidate will actively work purchase requisitions to support inventory levels needed to meet schedules and contract requirements, will coordinate with Engineering to ensure the timely ordering of requirements for long lead time items and project-specific orders, and will support proposal efforts as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate primarily with Supply Chain Team.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for the procurement of parts based on material requirements, shop load and inventory requirements, and requestor specifications or program needs.
• Maintain positive customer and supplier relations during fast-paced environment/quick-turn demands.
• Work with Purchasing throughout quoting, requisitioning, expediting and tracking incoming material.
• Support project costing requests to identify responsive and responsible suppliers.
• Work material RFQ’s (raw material, electrical components, tooling).
• Support efforts to develop and maintain detailed schedules and material requirements lists for program schedule requirements and proposal efforts.
• Assist management in resolving problems concerning shortages, changes and cancellations.
• Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing production, engineering, manufacturing engineering, and scheduling.
• Provide timely feedback supporting proposal and build efforts including, but not limited to, current and potential shortages, participating in the development and execution of a recovery plan.
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) to ensure that data is accurate and up to date, including creation and modification of requisitions, and coordination with Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Materials the flow of material needed for production or program requirements to support schedule dates.
• Influence make/buy decisions for established/repeat build products.
• Other team support functions as needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• HS Degree with 6-8 years of related experience in procurement, material control, and/or material planning role
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience with Material Resource Planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand technical drawings/ requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Business or related field, with 2 years Electronic Assembly Procurement and/or Electronic Component Quality Control experience
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with contract manufacturing (electrical/mechanical/assembly)
• Product Lifecycle Documentation system’s experience
• Working knowledge of Government sourcing rules, FAR/DFAR, ITAR, CUI
  
  

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for over 50 years. Our diverse portfolio includes providing; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems. TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.