• Senior Material Planner

    Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC (Chesapeake, VA)


    Bay Metals & Fabrication is seeking a Senior Ship Repair Material Planner.

    About Us:

    At BMF, we support national defense through expert ship repair and fabrication services. With a commitment to precision, reliability, and mission readiness, we are looking for dedicated professionals who take pride in contributing to the defense industrial base.

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a Senior Material Planner to lead and coordinate material planning and procurement efforts for complex ship repair projects. This role is critical to ensuring that all materials are available on time, within scope, and in compliance with customer and project requirements.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead material planning and procurement strategies across major ship repair and modernization projects

    + Rapidly source and price materials for change orders and emergent work, minimizing delays and cost impact

    + Develop detailed BOMs from drawings, specs and NAVSEA work items

    + Interface with suppliers for lead time, cost negotiation, and expediting

    + Coordinate with procurement, production, and project management to ensure timely delivery of materials

    + Track material status and resolve supply issues to prevent schedule delays

    + Analyze project requirements and forecast material needs

    + Mentor junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement in material control processes

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

    + 5+ years of experience in material planning, ideally in a ship repair, shipbuilding, or military logistics environment

    + Strong understanding of supply chain processes in a highly regulated industry

    + Excellent organizational and communication skills

    + Excellent technical reading skills

    + Experience working in an ERP/MRP system

    + U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy or Department of Defense projects

    + Familiarity with NAVSEA, JFMM, and MIL-SPEC standards

    + Background in shipyard or maritime operations

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Competitive compensation and benefits package

    + Meaningful work supporting U.S. military readiness

    + Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

    + Work with a skilled and dedicated team passionate about quality and performance

     

    Benefits

     

    401K, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness

     

    Job Type: Full-time

     

    Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    + 401(k)

    + 401(k) matching

    + Dental insurance

    + Employee assistance program

    + Health insurance

    + Health savings account

    + Life insurance

    + Paid time off

    + Retirement plan

    + Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    + 8 hour shift

    + Monday to Friday

    Ability to Commute:

    + Chesapeake, VA 23324

    Ability to Relocate:

    + Chesapeake, VA 23324: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

     

    Work Location: In person