Material Planning Specialist

About the Company

At American Ordnance, we ensure the nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition for the U.S. Military, our capabilities include production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, special projects, and more. With over 70 years of experience and the backing of Day & Zimmermann, our teams consistently exceed expectations. Join us in our mission to protect American freedoms and power the world.

About the Role

As a Material Planning Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in keeping production on track by reviewing and validating MRP data in SAP to ensure materials align precisely with production schedules. You’ll partner with Planning Supervisors to maintain data integrity, resolve system discrepancies, and support procurement and inventory control efforts that prevent disruptions on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Planning Supervisors to validate and maintain MRP data integrity within SAP.
• Ensure accurate material signals that drive effective inventory control, procurement activity, and uninterrupted production flow.
• Assist Material Planning Supervisors with MRP review, issue resolution, and transactional planning tasks.
• Provide backup coverage during absences to ensure continuity in production support, inventory alignment, and procurement coordination.
• Lead production floor inventory initiatives aimed at improving material flow, reducing excess and obsolete stock, and optimizing inventory turns.
• Drive process improvements through root cause analysis while training and supporting expediters to strengthen execution at the line level.
• Collaborate with Program Management and the Disposal Team to manage end-of-contract materials, ensuring timely reconciliation, SAP accuracy, and compliant disposal of excess or residual inventory.
• Provide training and ongoing guidance to expediters on inventory practices, material movement, and process standardization.

Skills

• In-depth understanding of MRP systems, production scheduling, SAP functionality, and inventory management principles.
• Analytical mindset with the capability to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and SAP.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• BS in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business (Preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in production operations, material planning, or procurement (Required).
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, including the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating federal compliance.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members to contribute to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.
• Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, transcribe documents, view a computer, read, inspect objects, operate machinery) – Regular.
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) – Regular.
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.) – Regular.
• Manual dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses the fingers) – Regular.
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) – Regular.
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) – Regular.
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) – Regular.
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.) – Regular.
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds – Regular.
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) – Intermittent/Critical.
• Walking – Regular.
• Hearing – Regular.
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body – Regular.
• Talking – Regular.
• Kneeling, crouching, or crawling – Regular.
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods of time – Regular.
• Ability to write complex documents in English – Regular.
• Ability to read complex documents in English – Regular.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quickly, and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) – Regular.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions – Regular.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the Company’s office or work site – Regular.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) – Regular.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $47,040 - $70,560 annually. Final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Benefits

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.