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Materials Planner, Senior Supervisor

San Jose, United States

Job Description:

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Materials Planner, Senior Supervisor to work onsite at their San Jose location.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Manages the planning, scheduling and movement of material through the production cycle. Oversees material requirements from production and engineering.. Manages the development of specifications for new contract orders. Responsible for creating and executing production schedules and coordinating activities within the organization to ensure due dates are both reasonable and met on time. Coordinates with procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure material, resources and capacity are available to support customer demand and organizational objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Receives assignments based on incremental objectives and defined processes.
Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
Recommends changes to sub-unit, unit or focus policies.
Takes actions to monitor and manage costs related to a department.
Works closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Program Management, and Quality to create production schedules that meet internal and external customer requirements.
Develops purchasing strategies and delivery timelines for purchased items
Monitors material transactions and variances to ensure MRP system inventory accuracy
Develops and manages key performance metrics to monitor and improve performance
Experienced understanding of business line and a basic understanding of the overall company.
Works on issues requiring the analysis of data, relevant factors and resolves problems.
Exercises judgment and interpretation to help define procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
Develops and manages routine operational plans.
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
Meets targets typically against a monthly plan.
Interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups.
Interaction requires interpreting and explaining information to audiences familiar with the subject.
Gains cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or programs.
Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors (e.g., technicians, lab assistants, designers, support personnel).
Acts as guide to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.
Provides input and contributes to managing costs related to a unit or subunit.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
Ability to obtain Security Clearance, if needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and open cubical environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, if needed

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Salary range:$85K-$120K
Job Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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The company 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.

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