Materials Planner

Company Overview ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities. Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers. We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape. Job Summary The Materials Planner will be responsible for supporting the material acquisition plans and must have the ability to work with the programs stakeholders in generating material requirements and providing the necessary support of acquisition plans from start to finish. The Material Planner works closely with internal teams, including production, logistics, procurement and finance, to align procurement planning activities with business needs and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or payment. This position is considered clearance eligible; candidates must be able to meet eligibility requirements if needed. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under this program/ contract. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production, logistics, and finance to forecast needs and adjust procurement strategies accordingly Coordinate forecasts, workload, expediting, and acquisition priority working with broader supply chain organization Manage inventory levels in coordination with internal teams to meet production and operational demands Audit and monitor stranded materials using inventory aging reports, forecasts, and engineering change notices. Initiate procurement requirements/requests and track the status of deliveries to ensure on-time receipt Collaborate with procurement to research, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, service, and reliability Interact with vendors to achieve favorable outcomes on procurements Maintain accurate procurement records including purchases, pricing, and vendor performance data. Resolve supplier issues related to delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or invoice/payments Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and contractual obligations Coordinate warranty issues and communicate with manufacturers regarding replacements or repairs Monitor market trends, supplier innovations, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for process or cost improvement. Position Qualifications In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Competency Statements Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality Initiative / Take Ownership - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through Decision Making – Problem solve and critical thinking skills, be able to reach a decision, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions Customer Focus - Und…

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