Vertex Inc

Operations Integration Lead

Vertex Inc • $90K — $120K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in manufacturing, planning, material control, or supply chain execution
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP S4 HANA preferred)
  • Proven management skills of cross-functional teams
  • Ability to identify root causes and communicate effectively in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the communication link between Operations and Program Teams
  • Oversee the conversion of non-workable to workable material plans within a 0-90 day timeframe
  • Monitor and analyze weekly Operations budget execution for assigned programs
  • Ensure procurement readiness and alignment in Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Escalate procurement or engineering delays affecting readiness
  • Lead material readiness discussions and factory schedule reviews
  • Coordinate resolution of material issues across various functions

Benefits

  • U.S. government security clearance assistance
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in high-stakes aerospace or defense projects
  • Dynamic work environment fostering fast-paced decision making
Full Job Description
Overview

The Operations Integration Lead manage programs within Operations and is the face to the Program Office. The OIL drives the conversion of non-workable to workable work in a 0-90 day outlook and ensures that factory operations are execution-ready. Serves as the Cost Account Manager for Operations budget for assigned programs. This role bridges planning, procurement, manufacturing, and engineering functions to ensure program alignment and schedule health.

Responsibilities

  • Be the communication conduit between Operations and Program Teams.
  • Own the conversion of non-workable to workable material plans within a 0-90 day window
  • Tracks and analyzes the weekly Operations budget execution on assigned programs and takes appropriate actions to adjust performance.
  • Validate Procurement Request (PR) readiness, Bill of Material (BOM) completeness, routing accuracy, and demand alignment in MRP
  • Escalate delays in procurement, engineering, or supplier execution that impact readiness
  • Lead material readiness briefs and support factory-facing schedule execution reviews
  • Coordinate cross-functional closure of material issues with OIC, OIAs, buyers, planners, engineering, and quality
  • Track supplier progress and ensure alignment with manufacturing demand schedules
  • Support Estimate at Complete (EAC) reviews by flagging execution risk and supporting variance analysis
  • Represent Operations in program reviews related to material execution, procurement health, and factory readiness
  • Drive action on aged PRs, long lead time risks, and data disconnects between BOM and MRP

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years in manufacturing, planning, material control, or supply chain execution
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP S4 HANA preferred)
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive accountability
  • Ability to identify root causes, communicate effectively, and close issues in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Aerospace or Defense manufacturing experience
  • Familiarity with AS9100, AS6500, or EVM-related environments
  • Experience leading readiness or IPT reviews
  • Understanding of build-to-print, prototype, and depot manufacturing flows

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, business, or technical field or equivalent experience


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About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
NASDAQ
VERX
* Ladders Estimates

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