Materials Requirements Specialist 2

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Date: Nov 3, 2025

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 1395

Location: ULA - Decatur 

Relocation: No 

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent 

 

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

 

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  

This person 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, quality, engineering and finance, to align procurement planning activities with business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Plan, schedule, and monitor the efficient movement of material from identification of the requirement to delivery to the end user.
  • Managing and actioning exception messages to maintain schedule adherence.
  • Define raw material scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules.
  • Performing tasks for incorporating engineering change activities.
  • Monitor and reconcile any relevant Supply Chain disruptions that develop throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Develop strategies, implement plans, and track progress for cost savings initiatives.
  • Create and maintain valid plans for material and capacity planning.
  • Validating and converting planned orders to Production Orders or Purchase Requisitions.
  • Ensuring converted orders are completed on schedule.
  • Balances supply and demand, performs initial hardware impact assessment, assigns, distributes and tracks tasks.
  • Leads and manages projects assigned by leadership to accomplish organizational objectives.

 

Required Education

High School/GED

 

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Solid understanding of material requirements planning and supply chain processes
  • Must be able to organize, lead, and present material in high level meetings
  • Have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly in order to support a production schedule
  • Basic understanding and operational skills required to support Lean Six Sigma
  • Strong communication and analytical skills that improve efficiency and assist in problem solving.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science or Arts (BS/BA) in a Supply Chain Management or related field from an accredited college or university
  • Experience working in SAP
  • Proficiency in material management accounting systems as well as other enterprise systems (SAP, Qnotes, RocketForge)
  • Experience driving process improvements within supply chain
  • Understanding of compliance and audit requirements for materials and operational processes
  • Knowledge of inventory management, procurement, and production operations

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

 

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments

 

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

 

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

 

 

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

 

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

 

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.


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