**Description** SAIC is currently seeking a highly skilled **Material Planner/Control Tech I** to provide essential support to our Joint Range Extension (JRE) Products Integration Group. In this role, the Material Planner/Control Tech I will act as a key liaison between the company and external suppliers, reporting directly to the Senior Logistics Analyst. **This role is onsite in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.** **_This role demands a proactive approach to supplier management, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail in cost analysis and documentation._** **_We seek a dedicated professional who is ready to contribute to our team and thrive in a dynamic environment_** **with a strong background in material planning and control.** **JOB DUTIES:** + Maintain regular communication with suppliers through phone and email to obtain quotes, input data, conduct research on potential new suppliers, and review and negotiate pricing based on the received quotes. + Develop new Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for JRE Products, perform cost analysis comparisons with existing BOEs, and identify any End of Life (EOL) materials. + Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of effective purchasing strategies to enhance procurement processes. + Exhibit proficiency in interpreting and analyzing Manufacturing Drawings, including detailed Top Assembly and Sub-Assembly drawings. + Leverage experience with Cost Point to research previous Purchase Orders effectively. + Ensure that all suppliers, distributors, and potential material sources are included on the qualified SAIC Approved Vendor List (AVL). **Qualifications** **REQUIREMENTS:** + Must have a High School Degree or higher. + Must be a U.S. Citizen. + Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills are vital for success in this role. + Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving work demands and effectively manage shifting priorities. + Preferred experience in logistics within the manufacturing industry or government, with the capability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and bills of materials. + A detail-oriented and proactive individual who excels in managing supplier relationships and ensuring the timely delivery of quotes. + Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary. **DESIRED SKILLS:** + Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience preferred. + The ideal candidate possesses a strong materials background and exceptional record-keeping skills, crucial for maintaining accurate and accessible documentation. + Effective communication is paramount, requiring the ability to articulate information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. + Success in this role demands a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who excels as a self-starter. + Strong time management skills are essential for coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects efficiently, often with minimal supervision, within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. + Experience with Costpoint, particularly within Parts Master File, Purchase Requisition, and Bill of Materials modules, is highly desirable. Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2506752 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability