Program Material Planner
Role Overview
The Program Material Planner (internal level III) is responsible for program-facing material ownership for assigned programs.
This role serves as the primary Supply Chain point of contact for Operations Program Managers and program teams, translating schedules, demand signals, bills of material, inventory, open supply, and material risks into executable material plans.
The role provides dotted-line direction to assigned Material Planner IIs, coordinates common-component planning and shortage recovery, and drives material readiness across functional teams while preserving approved planning, procurement, engineering, and quality controls.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience planning electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies, machined parts, cable assemblies, or outside processing and services.
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments supporting space, aerospace, or defense programs.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Dynamics NAV, or comparable ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience using demand-driven planning methods, buffer-based replenishment concepts, or similar planning disciplines.
- Experience supporting new product introduction, engineering changes, long-lead material planning, production readiness, or material recovery efforts.
- Familiarity with government contracting material controls, including FAR or DFARS flowdowns, counterfeit parts prevention, and AS9100D or ISO9001 quality systems; CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification preferred.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67,000 - $126,000
Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.
Benefits
- Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:
- Health benefits Medical Dental Vision Basic life with AD&D Short term disability Long term disability Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet) Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life with AD&D
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
- Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401(k) (including company match)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
- Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
- Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
- Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .
- Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
About Trident Systems
Aerospace and defense electronics company providing spaceflight systems, C4ISR solutions, and optical sensors for national-security customers.
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