About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is recruiting an entry-level Associate PATHWAYS Supply Chain Planning Specialist for its Mission Systems operations in San Diego, CA. This PATHWAYS rotational role provides hands‑on exposure across global supply chain functions — procurement, program planning, supplier quality and related operations — while supporting mission-critical programs. This is an on-site position that may require limited travel (approximately 10%). Relocation assistance may be available.

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What You’ll Do

• Support procurement activities including creation of standard material purchase orders (SMAT) and release/change of purchase orders in SAP.
• Assist with Requests for Quotation (RFQs), review supplier quotations and perform basic price analysis.
• Maintain procurement documentation (eFile) and use PrOP procedures for purchase orders.
• Access and manage buyer requisition work queues; help meet PO release cycle-time targets.
• Use Ariba and support supplier onboarding processes.
• Act as supplier lead for non‑category management suppliers, support status meetings, expediting and issue resolution.
• Participate in program meetings and track program KPIs (e.g., late-to-release requisitions, on‑time delivery to MRP).
• Create program requisitions (M903/M922) and support CAMs with procurement tasks, quote/negotiation support and procurement documentation.
• Support smaller proposals by creating BOEs and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Support cross-functional learning rotations to build a broad supply chain skill set.

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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet ALL of the following:

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from an accredited institution.
• Majored or majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (clearance required for many assignments).
• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs as required by program needs.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship, co‑op, or relevant work experience in supply chain, procurement, or program support.
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and leadership through coursework, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Exposure to analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) and strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel (formulas, pivot tables) and PowerPoint.

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Location & Compensation

• Location: San Diego, CA (on-site, Confidential Client facility).
• Travel: ~10% (as needed).
• Relocation: May be available.
• Salary range (posted): $63,000 — $94,600 per year. This range reflects the advertised campus/early-career range for this posting in California.

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Keywords & Skills

• PATHWAYS program
• Supply Chain Planning
• Procurement / Buyer support
• SAP (SMAT, PO release/change)
• Ariba / Supplier Onboarding
• Program Planning (M903/M922)
• Power BI / Tableau / Excel

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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