Materials Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material forecasts based on engineering demand, production schedules, and program inputs
• Translate evolving and ambiguous engineering requirements into structured, actionable supply plans
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to validate build requirements, yields, timing constraints, and align material readiness
• Maintain and manage planning data within ERP systems (NetSuite), ensuring accuracy of demand signals and supply parameters
• Analyze inventory levels, lead times, and consumption trends to optimize material planning strategies
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting accuracy and planning processes
• Support NPI and ramp activities by developing build plans and material readiness strategies
• Communicate forecast changes and demand variability clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., contract manufacturers)
• Generate reports and dashboards to track forecast accuracy, material availability, and supply chain performance

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. personnel security clearance
• Background in electronics or high-tech manufacturing industry
• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes
• Familiarity with contract manufacturer (CM) environments and supply planning across external partners
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp
• Understanding of inventory optimization, lead time management, and material requirements planning (MRP)
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills required, including the ability to create and maintain reports, develop formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF statements), analyze data using Pivot Tables, and present findings in a clear and actionable format