Material Planner

About the role

The Material Planner is responsible for the day-to-day execution of material planning and procurement activities to support production and program requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring direct ownership of purchase orders, supplier coordination, and material availability. This position ensures materials are consistently available, delivered on time, resolves supplier/delivery issues quickly with accurate system data to support production schedule with minimal disruption.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end material planning and execution for assigned programs, including purchase order creation, tracking, and closure.
• Actively expedite orders and communicate with suppliers daily to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve supply issues in real time, including late deliveries, shortages, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
• Review MRP output and take immediate action on material exceptions (shortages, reschedules, cancellations).
• Manage inventory levels through hands-on planning actions, including reallocations and adjustments to meet production needs.
• Cookordination closely with production, procurement, logistics, and finance to ensure alignment and continuity of supply.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in ERP systems (Costpoint, Oracle, or similar).
• Support supplier performance management by tracking delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Audit and address excess and obsolete inventory using aging reports and engineering change notices.
• Cooordinate warranty issues and communicate with suppliers on replacements or repairs.

Requirements

This position is considered clearance eligible; candidates must be able to meet eligibility requirements if needed.

Qualifications

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Job Knowledge
• Technical Skill
• Dependability
• Quality
• Initiative / Take Ownership
• Decision Making
• Customer Focus

Position Qualifications

• Direct experience in material planning, procurement, or purchasing within a manufacturing environment. DoD preferred.
• Proven experience managing purchase orders, supplier schedules, and delivery commitments.
• Background in supplier performance management and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with inventory control, demand planning, and supply risk mitigation.
• Experience in a fast-paced, transactional environment with daily supplier interaction.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint, Oracle, or similar).
• Familiarity with interpreting Bills of Material (BOMs) and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for day-to-day planning and tracking.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take action and drive resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in supply chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.