Production Planner / Production Material Planner

Job Title: Material PlannerPosition Summary

The Material Planner plays a critical role in ensuring that production operations run smoothly by coordinating materials, schedules, and workflow throughout the value stream. This position operates in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment and is responsible for executing, issuing, and controlling MRP-driven production schedules. The planner serves as the primary connection between production management, first-line supervisors, and material control personnel to ensure materials are available on time, inventory is accurate, and production deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain MRP-based production schedules, ensuring accurate and timely material availability.
• Serve as the main liaison between production leadership, material control specialists, supply chain, and warehouse operations.
• Monitor shop floor material flow, identify shortages or risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Perform inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies, including issues related to replenishment, obsolescence, lost or misdirected items, and incoming material delays.
• Track work order progress, update material consumption data, and process transactions such as goods receipts, stock postings, and move orders.
• Collaborate with engineering, supplier quality, technicians, and operations supervisors to resolve material constraints and support schedule adherence.
• Prepare and manage documents such as release requests, shipping paperwork, material requests, and status reports.
• Conduct demand reviews for both on-hand materials and pending incoming supplies, ensuring adequate coverage for production schedules.
• Analyze stockout trends and gather data across departments to evaluate availability, customer impact, and lead-time requirements.
• Support cycle counts, PFEP (Plan for Every Part) adjustments, and vendor-managed inventory activities to improve overall material performance.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and problem-solving to support continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); basic proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Ability to accurately track work orders, material usage, cycle time, scrap, and reorder activity using an MRP system.
• Experience ensuring shop floor supply by establishing accurate MRP inputs and preventing line shortages.
• Able to communicate material constraints and coordinate actions with supply chain, warehouse, and production teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on MRP experience (Oracle or SAP preferred).
• Customer service mindset with a willingness to take ownership of material-related issues.
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Team-oriented with a strong focus on collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements

Required:

• 1+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, planning, or a related role.

Preferred:

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.

Education Requirements

Required:

• Associate degree in a technical or business-related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person