Material Planner 2

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation

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About The Position

The Material Planner II is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling material flow to support manufacturing schedules and customer demand. This role independently manages assigned product lines or programs, maintains accurate material and inventory planning data, and proactively resolves material shortages or constraints. The Material Planner II works closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Master Scheduler to ensure on-time production and shipment performance and provide planning expertise and guidance to less experienced planners as needed.

Requirements

Experience in material planning, inventory management, or a related field.
Proficiency in using ERP systems for reporting and data entry.
Ability to analyze inventory levels, demand signals, and production performance.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Scheduling.
Ability to make independent planning decisions and escalate issues when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Provide planning expertise and guidance to less experienced planners.

Responsibilities

Plan, monitor, and maintain material flow to support production schedules and customer requirements.
Develop, maintain, and adjust production and material plans based on demand, capacity, and inventory targets.
Analyze inventory levels, demand signals, and production performance to identify material risks and take corrective action.
Communicate daily with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Scheduling to resolve shortages, prioritize work, and align execution with plan.
Coordinate with Engineering to support engineering change orders (ECOs), manufacturing orders, and document updates.
Support and collaborate with the Master Scheduler to ensure feasible and achievable weekly and long-term production plans.
Use the ERP system for basic reporting and data entry.
Identify process improvement opportunities related to material planning, inventory accuracy, and schedule adherence.
Make independent planning decisions within established policies and escalate issues as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low-deductible PPO)
Preventive care covered at 100%
Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
Teladoc virtual care access
Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
Tuition reimbursement
Gym reimbursement
Wellness programs: One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
Travel assistance and employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support: Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix, Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate (Includes mental health, financial, legal, work-life, medical navigation, and life coaching support)