Materials Planner

About the role

As a Materials Planner, you will own backlog and material flow from order entry through shipment to help the team meet production schedules and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with contracts, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and production planners to remove bottlenecks and improve visibility. This role is primarily onsite in an office/warehouse environment, working a daytime shift (1st shift, 5x8 days).

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the sales/order backlog and act on order issues to ensure timely shipment
• Liaise with contracts to load new sales orders and confirm lead-times and delivery notes
• Prioritize material handling from receipt through shipment based on schedule needs
• Coordinate purchasing and planning of materials to meet the production schedule; place and expedite purchase orders
• Review and act on MRP order messages; generate work orders and issue purchase orders per MRP
• Negotiate deliveries and prices consistent with schedule requirements
• Identify potential late deliveries and create recovery plans; follow through on expedites and special requests
• Translate production plans into specific time schedules and monitor manufacturing processes to meet targets

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• 2–4 years of planning experience and 5 years in production control/materials or inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment
• Proven MRP/ERP experience (past MRP/ERP experience is a must)
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and computerized MRP systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with management, peers, suppliers, and customers
• Ability to interpret diagrams, graphs, and schedules and to apply sound judgment to solve problems

Skills

• Knowledge of JDE MRP system
• SAP knowledge
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards
• Familiarity with military and commercial standards

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
• Opportunity for extended or permanent full-time employment at a well-established corporation

Pay

$48.24 - $60.30/hour

Schedule

Daytime shift (1st shift, 5x8 days)