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This role is responsible for ensuring material readiness, managing supply chain priorities, resolving procurement and supplier challenges, and driving operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of complex, fast-paced defense programs.\nThe Material Planning Manager will serve as a key liaison between Program Management, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and effective execution of program requirements. The successful candidate will proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, improve processes, and balance competing priorities while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.\nAs a people leader, this position will oversee a team of approximately 11 direct reports, with responsibility for workforce planning, workload allocation, employee development, performance management, and continuous improvement. The manager will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving while ensuring the team has the resources and direction needed to succeed.\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive material planning and procurement experience, and a demonstrated ability to navigate a complex, matrixed organization.\nThis is a remote position requiring occasional travel to Leidos locations in Reston, VA, and Huntsville, AL.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nLead and manage a team of material planners (~11 direct reports), including hiring, training, performance management, and career development.\nOversee material planning and execution activities to ensure alignment with program schedules, production requirements, and customer deliverables.\nEstablish priorities, allocate workload, and ensure effective execution of material requirements across multiple programs and efforts.\nServe as the primary interface between Material Planning and Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership.\nDrive resolution of material and supply chain issues, escalating as needed to maintain program performance.\nOversee material tracking, reporting, and metrics to provide visibility into demand, supply, and delivery status.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and procurement requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS) across planning activities.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing material planning processes, tools, and data accuracy.\nSupport program reviews, audits, and customer engagements by providing material planning insights and status updates.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field or equivalent experience and 5+ years or prior relevant experience or Masters with 3+ years of prior relevant experience. Generally has 2+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.\nUS Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.\nDemonstrated experience in material planning, supply chain operations, or procurement within a government contracting or complex program environment.\nPrior experience leading or supervising teams, including task delegation, performance management, and team development.\nStrong understanding of material planning processes, including demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain execution.\nExperience working in a cross-functional, matrixed organization, interfacing with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers.\nProven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and implement effective solutions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels.\nWorking knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) and material planning tools.\nFamiliarity with government procurement processes and regulations, including FAR/DFARS.\nAbility to travel to Leidos locations in Reston, VA and Huntsville, AL.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.\nExperience supporting large, complex DoD programs, preferably within aviation, sustainment, or global logistics environments.\nDemonstrated success leading teams in a matrixed environment, including driving performance, accountability, and employee development.\nExperience with aircraft parts, aviation supply chains, or aerospace component sourcing and sustainment.\nProficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) and experience leveraging data analytics or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).\nExperience driving process improvements, business process re-engineering, or implementation of supply chain tools and best practices.\nStrong understanding of supply chain metrics, KPIs, and performance management.\nFamiliarity with FAR/DFARS and government compliance requirements related to material planning and procurement.\nActive Secret Security Clearance.\nProximity to the DC Metro Area.\nDefense Supply Chain\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nNovember 5, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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