Materials Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules, demand forecasts, and customer orders
• Analyze MRP signals and execute purchase requisitions, reschedules, and inventory balancing actions
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production Control, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve material constraints
• Maintain accurate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolete material
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery commitments; escalate issues and support corrective actions as needed
• Review and adjust safety stock, reorder points, and order quantities based on demand and variability
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and configuration updates affecting material flow
• Ensure material planning data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., IFS Cloud)
• Participate in cycle counting, inventory audits, and root cause analysis for shortages or discrepancies
• Generate and analyze reports related to material availability, inventory turns, shortages, and past-due items
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and delivery performance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and export/import requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in material planning, production control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (IFS Cloud experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and with suppliers
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or regulated manufacturing environments
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Understanding of BOM structures, lead times, and planning parameters