Supply Chain Planner

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Supply Chain Planner to join a leading Company located in the Norfolk, VA surrounding area.

**US Citizenship is required.**

We are seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Deck Plate Coordinator (SCC) to support the modernization, conversions, and overhaul of government and commercial ships. As a key member of the Program Management team, the successful candidate will oversee and manage materials and subcontractors during program execution, ensuring compliance with all requirements and directives throughout the program life-cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate contract requirements, specifications, and customer expectations to all departments and subcontractors.
• Execute contracts in compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental guidelines.
• Prepare project reports for management, identifying variances to project plans that may need immediate attention.
• Ensure subcontractors are performing tothe integrated project plans, including detailed production schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, specifications, and requirements, such asNAVSEA, USCG, ABS, and OSHA regulations.
• Oversee subcontractor efforts and resolve problems that cannot be resolved by assigned craft supervision.
• Conduct ship checks, attend meetings, and participate in setting up production schedules and manpower projections.
• Ensure subcontractors are aware of milestones, key events, and target dates for assigned work.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a ship repair environment,
• Navy Shipboard Experience: The ideal candidate will have direct experience working on US Navy ships, with a strong understanding of ship repair and production processes.
• Shipboard Accessibility: The successful candidate must be able to go on board the ship, climb ladders, and conduct shipboard walkthroughs with subcontractors.
• Scheduling and Production Experience: The candidate must have experience with schedules and a deep understanding of the production and repair of US Navy ships.
• Demonstrated Knowledge: The candidate should have demonstrated knowledge of ship repair and experience through project management, planning, operations, and supply chain processes.
• Collaborative Work Style: The SCC will work closely with Supply Chain Program Management, procurement/subcontract administrators, and subcontractors to ensure performance expectations and subcontract documentation align and are developed in compliance with governing customer regulations (FAR, DFAR, NAVSEA standards, or Commercial/maritime regulations).
• Experience with Excel and ability to multitask.
• Proven experience in project management, coordination, and leadership, with a focus on driving execution and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and direct cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with internal stakeholders, including Estimating, Quality Assurance and Testing, Environmental, and Production Support teams.
• Ability to assess production progress, identify areas for improvement, and discuss production status with senior leadership and project management teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ship repair and shipbuilding processes, including NAVSEA, USCG, ABS, and OSHA regulations, as well as industry best practices and standards.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices, including the ability to understand and analyze project performance metrics, such as schedule performance index (SPI), cost performance index (CPI), and budget at completion (BAC), to inform project decisions and drive successful outcomes.