Lead Material Planner

Stellant Systems•Torrance, CA

58d•$95,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Material Planner is responsible for managing and executing material requirements planning (MRP) across assigned programs, ensuring material availability to support production schedules and on-time delivery commitments. This role serves as a subject matter expert on ERP/MRP execution, mentor’s junior planners, and partners cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and program management to resolve material constraints and drive supply chain performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, materials, or production planning; or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or production support environment is required.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Infor LN, Oracle, or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to analyze demand data, forecasts, and material reports to drive planning decisions.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving material shortages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electronic components, high-reliability (hi-rel) parts, and associated supply chain processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Own daily MRP review, exception message disposition, and planned order management for assigned programs
Maintain item master parameters including subcontract setup, order policies, lot sizes, and safety stock in Infor LN/ERP.
Analyze and resolve MRP-driven supply/demand imbalances; escalate critical shortages to procurement and program teams
Ensure BOM accuracy and coordinate engineering change incorporation into the material plan
Publish and maintain production-ready material status reports (CTB/Line of Balance) tied to assembly start dates
Coordinate with manufacturing and operations to align material pull schedules with shop floor priorities
Proactively identify long-lead and sole-source material risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans
Serve as planning point of contact for program managers, buyers, and manufacturing leadership on material status
Participate in program reviews, IPTs, and SIOP meetings to represent material plan health
Partner with procurement on supplier escalations, PO expediting, and sub-tier supply chain issues
Coordinate with quality and receiving on NCR disposition and re-procurement actions
Support new business proposals by developing material cost estimates
Collaborate with program management and contracts to provide material content inputs for ROM and definitive cost proposals
Participate in Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews by providing current material actuals, open commitments, and forecast-to-complete data
Prepare and maintain EAC material reports at the program, identifying variances against budget baseline and recommending corrective actions
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior material planners
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives targeting MRP data integrity, planning cycle times, and inventory turns
Develop and document planning standard work, SOPs, and training materials
Assist Senior Manager in interviewing, onboarding, and developing planning team members