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Materials Planner

PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field (preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning, or a similar role from a complex electromechanical system/equipment company
  • Strong working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and capacity planning
  • Manufacturing experience required; aerospace industry experience strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
  • Proven negotiation and supplier management abilities
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for all production materials
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to hit cost and delivery targets
  • Drive supplier performance across on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness
  • Manage open purchase orders and resolve issues including delays, shortages, and quality concerns
  • Identify and implement cost reduction and supply continuity strategies

Production Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules aligned to customer commitments and revenue priorities
  • Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on capacity, labor, and material constraints
  • Communicate clear build plans and priorities across the production floor

Material Planning & Inventory

  • Own material planning to ensure alignment with production schedules
  • Establish and manage inventory policies (min/max, safety stock) to prevent shortages and minimize excess
  • Execute MRP planning within ERP systems and proactively identify and mitigate supply risks

Company DescriptionSince 2006, SoloPoint Solutions has helped hundreds of high-tech companies to identify, qualify and secure critical resources to ensure the success of their engineering and development process.

To see all our open jobs, visit this website: https://jobs.solopointsolutions.com/

We greatly appreciate your interest in our positions and encourage you to apply.
Please note: By applying to our job postings, you agree to receive communications from SoloPoint Solutions regarding this and other relevant jobs, as well as employment and industry-related news and updates.
We look forward to working with you!

Company Description

Since 2006, SoloPoint Solutions has helped hundreds of high-tech companies to identify, qualify and secure critical resources to ensure the success of their engineering and development process.\r\n\r\nTo see all our open jobs, visit this website: https://jobs.solopointsolutions.com/\r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your interest in our positions and encourage you to apply.\r\nPlease note: By applying to our job postings, you agree to receive communications from SoloPoint Solutions regarding this and other relevant jobs, as well as employment and industry-related news and updates.\r\nWe look forward to working with you!

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