Material Planner

About the role

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Material Planner to support production schedules and meet customer requirements and On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals. The role works cross-functionally with the Supply Chain, Production, Shipping, Quality, and Sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal teams including production, planning, purchasing, logistics, and customer service to ensure material availability aligns with customer demand and production schedules.
• Track incoming shipments and proactively follow up on delayed or at-risk deliveries with buyers, suppliers, and freight carriers.
• Monitor material requirements and inventory levels to minimize production disruptions and support On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Collaborate with buyers to identify and proactively communicate supply shortages, scheduling conflicts, and delivery delays to internal teams, and escalate critical issues to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
• Participate in team meetings to review priorities, risks, and action plans.
• Maintain accurate planning reports, delivery schedules, and material status updates to ensure on-time delivery of materials required for production and customer shipments.
• Utilize ERP/MRP and internal planning tools to make informed decisions on material availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED.
• 2+ years of planning, procurement, or logistics experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Mathematics (preferred).
• Knowledge of BOM structures, MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing planning processes (preferred).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools (preferred).

Skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Compensation: $33.65 - $38.46 / hourly
• Basic Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, 2+ years of planning, procurement, or logistics experience, must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation Provided: None
• Position Type: Experienced
• Referral Payment Plan: Yes
• Our U.S. Benefits Include: Incentive Bonus Plans, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401K with Company Match, Generous Paid Time Off Packages, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Parental & Family Leave, and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world.