Manufacturing Materials Planner

BODY ART ALLIANCE•Oakdale, CA

12d•$72,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

NeoMetal is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to keep production running without interruption. The role owns CNC machining and assembly schedules, releases and manages assembly work orders in the ERP, and purchases raw materials, components, and production supplies to ensure materials are available when production needs them. It is a hands-on role in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, working closely with manufacturing leadership, inventory, quality, and supply chain teams while independently investigating and resolving problems. The position builds and adjusts schedules based on forecasted demand, machine capacity, inventory, and operational priorities; manages assembly work orders and purchasing; monitors supplier deliveries and inventory; troubleshoots ERP, work-order, and material-availability issues; and recommends practical process improvements. Success is measured by accurate schedules and ERP records, timely work orders, early resolution of shortages and delays, improved supplier delivery, balanced inventory, and measurable efficiency improvements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, purchasing, or related supply chain operations.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including production work orders, purchasing, and inventory management.
Working knowledge of MRP, reorder points, safety stock, supplier lead times, and replenishment.
Working knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, purchase orders, and inventory transactions.
Ability to compare component requirements against inventory, open purchase orders, and existing work orders to identify shortages.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping.
Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and internal departments.
Self-directed and adaptable, with sound judgment and ability to manage competing priorities.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience.
Experience planning CNC machining or assembly operations.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and adjust CNC machining schedules based on forecasted demand, machine capacity, inventory, and operational priorities.
Work with manufacturing leadership to evaluate capacity, constraints, and scheduling needs.
Check material availability and production readiness before scheduling work.
Track production progress, identify delays and bottlenecks, and adjust schedules as needed.
Communicate priorities, schedule changes, and material constraints to affected teams.
Create, release, and maintain assembly work orders in the ERP based on production requirements and inventory needs.
Coordinate assembly schedules to support finished-goods availability and customer demand.
Monitor open work orders and component availability; resolve work-order discrepancies, material shortages, and ERP-related production issues.
Place and manage purchase orders for raw materials, manufactured components, and production supplies.
Track supplier confirmations and deliveries and follow up on past-due orders.
Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, lead times, and material requirements to maintain adequate supply.
Communicate with vendors about pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and order discrepancies.
Prevent shortages and supplier delays from affecting production.
Maintain accurate ERP records for purchase orders, confirmations, expected dates, and order status.
Support supplier performance reviews and cost-improvement efforts.
Investigate and resolve day-to-day planning, purchasing, and inventory discrepancies.
Troubleshoot ERP transactions, work orders, and material-availability problems.
Identify recurring process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.