Leidos · 17 hours ago
Material Control Analyst
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $94K/yr
1+ years expLeidos is a company delivering innovative solutions through diverse and talented people dedicated to customer success. They are seeking a Material Control Analyst to manage material sourcing activities and ensure on-time material availability for defense programs.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review MRP and production schedules to identify and prioritize material requirements for machining, outside processing, and assembly
Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in Deltek Costpoint; track conversion to Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely supplier acknowledgment
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control to ensure alignment of materials sourcing with program needs
Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) packages to potential supplier partners, soliciting pricing, lead‑times, quality commitments, and other quote elements
Evaluate incoming quotes on multiple criteria including cost, lead‑time, quality, availability, vendor reliability, and compliance with technical/contractual standards
Support outsourcing of machined parts and special processes (plating, coating, heat treat, etc.), ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Buyers to ensure competitive and compliant supplier selections that meet program requirements
Ensure all material sourced meets the program’s technical, quality, and contractual standards traceability/contractual requirements, and contractual obligations
Provide supplier recommendations to the program team based on evaluation of vendor reliability, quality requirements (e.g., traceability), lead‑times, part availability and strategic partnership potential
Monitor and assess supply‑chain risk factors (e.g., vendor capacity, commodity availability, geopolitical issues, lead‑time delays, and on-time-delivery metrics) and present mitigation recommendations to program stakeholders when cost, schedule, or quality may be impacted
Monitor the entire sourcing workflow from PR to Purchase Order (PO) issuance to delivery — ensuring that POs are confirmed, deliveries scheduled, and production requirements met to maintain alignment with the Master Production Schedule and mitigate supply-related delays
Provide status updates of material orders (open PRs, open POs, deliveries) to production planners, program managers, and other relevant parties as needed
Effectively communicate material statuses, supplier performance, risk factors, and sourcing progress to program leadership and other stakeholders as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with at least one year of relevant experience in material planning, procurement, or supplier coordination in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Ability to interpret data on material usage, lead times, cost, and supplier performance
Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams (engineering, quality, production, suppliers) and clearly present status, issues, and recommendations
Ability to handle multiple priorities, support dynamic program schedules, adapt to changing requirements, and respond proactively to material sourcing issues/risks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP experience
Demonstrated experience in Supplier Relationship Management
Experience with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) principles and supply chain risk management
Familiarity with manufacturing methods and services across production environments
Experience with DFARS, FAR, and Government contract regulatory compliance, particularly in a defense or regulated industry
Experience using ERP systems, MES systems, etc
APICS/ASCM, CPIM, or other supply chain certification preferred
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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