Material Planner & Analyst

Safran DSI•Camarillo, CA

9d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Materials Planner & Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time by analyzing customer orders and demand forecasts to drive purchasing decisions for electronic and mechanical components that support our sensor assembly operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Associate's degree with relevant manufacturing experience will be considered
2 to 4 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems for planning and purchasing functions
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis and reporting
Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production schedules
Familiarity with inventory control methods including cycle counting and physical inventory
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proactive communicator who surfaces supply risks before they impact production Comfortable working with imperfect or changing demand data
Organized and process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Collaborative team player who works effectively with production, sales, and supplier contacts
Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus and may substitute for formal education requirements
Experience with electronics or mechanical component procurement
Familiarity with sensor, electronics, or electromechanical product assembly
Willingness to work additional hours if required
Experience working in an ITAR environment

Responsibilities

Review customer orders and demand forecasts to determine material requirements
Run and interpret MRP outputs to identify material shortages and excess inventory
Maintain planning parameters in the ERP system (lead times, safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes)
Collaborate with sales and operations to understand upcoming demand changes
Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings
Monitor and maintain inventory levels to meet service targets while minimizing excess
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory audits Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and recommend disposition
Track and report key planning metrics (fill rate, on-time delivery, inventory turns, shortages)
Analyze root causes of stockouts or excess inventory and recommend corrective actions
Provide regular updates to management on supply risks and mitigation plans
Other duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned