Navy Planning SME

About the role

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.

We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.

Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you're energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.

Position Summary

The Navy Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports large-scale, complex SAP S/4HANA implementations for the U.S. Navy and serves as the primary liaison between the project team and Navy business stakeholders for all planning-related processes. This individual applies a deep understanding of Navy supply chain, maintenance, and operational planning procedures to ensure the SAP S/4HANA solution is designed and implemented to meet the unique requirements of the organization. This critical functional role ensures the new ERP system aligns with the Navy's strategic and operational objectives.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between the project team and Navy business stakeholders for all planning-related processes.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to the project team and Navy leadership on all matters related to Navy planning processes.
• Translates existing Navy planning, forecasting, and supply chain processes into requirements for the SAP S/4HANA system.
• Facilitates workshops and meetings with Navy business users to validate requirements, demonstrate system functionality, and drive consensus.
• Reviews and approves functional design documents to ensure they accurately reflect Navy operational needs.
• Champions business process re-engineering efforts, helping the Navy adopt best practices enabled by the new SAP system.
• Develops test scenarios and supports user acceptance testing, validating that the system behaves as expected from a business perspective.
• Bridges the gap between business and technical teams, influencing decision-making at various levels to keep the solution aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
• Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience; or no degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience. Military service in Navy logistics, supply, or maintenance planning counts toward relevant experience.
• Direct experience working within the U.S. Navy or supporting Navy logistics and planning.
• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of Navy supply chain, maintenance, and material planning processes.
• Familiarity with Navy-specific terminology, regulations, and organizational structures.
• Strong ability to analyze, document, and articulate complex business processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams and influence decision-making at various levels.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance (Tier 3 investigation) required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with business process improvement or re-engineering.
• Experience participating in a large-scale ERP or business transformation project.
• Familiarity with SAP, particularly S/4HANA supply chain, materials planning, or plant maintenance functionality.
• Experience with Navy logistics or maintenance systems and programs.
• Certification in supply chain or logistics, such as APICS CPIM or CSCP, or DoD Acquisition (DAWIA) Life Cycle Logistics.

Compensation

In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline: We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/1/2026.

Benefits

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we're a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge - We believe in challenging the present - it's the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it's said). Incremental won't win.
• Have Fun - We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn't all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In - You can't fake passion - show your energy. Own it - take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team's true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer - We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true - no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done) - We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower - Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification, please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.
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