Material Planner

Veridiam•El Cajon, CA

10h

About The Position

Ensure timely and cost-effective availability of raw materials, specialty alloys, components, and outside processing services required to support precision manufacturing operations. This role supports a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment serving aerospace, defense, space and industrial markets where quality, traceability and on-time delivery are critical. Oversee inventory levels, coordinates with suppliers, supports production scheduling and helps optimize supply chain efficiency to meet customer demand and business objectives. Work cross-functionally with other departments to maintain material flow, minimize shortages and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
3-5 years material planning/purchasing or supply chain experience, including ERP/MRP systems or equivalent of education and experience.
Strong and effective communication skills.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.
Solid understanding of inventory control.
Advanced computer and excel skills.
Ability to manage priorities in fast paced, customer driven environment.
High level of attention to detail and thorough completion of work tasks.
High attention to detail, especially in documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material requirements plans via material resource planning (MRP) based on production schedules and forecasts.
Ensure timely procurement and delivery of raw materials (specialty metals), components and outside processing services (heat treat, etc.)
Monitor and report out on inventory levels to prevent production interruptions while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Manage lot traceability and material certifications in compliance with aerospace and defense quality standards.
Prepare material cost estimates to measure against production sales orders for approval of material purchases.
Collaborate with Production Planning to align material availability with manufacturing capacity.
Work closely with Purchasing to expedite critical materials and resolve supplier delivery issues.
Support engineering changes, new production introductions and customer-driven design revisions.
Analyze demand forecasts, safety stock levels and lead times to improve planning accuracy.
Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems to ensure system integrity.
Track and report key supply chain metrics such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and material shortages.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization and process efficiency.
Communicate inventory issues, schedule changes and/or material cancellations.
Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback.
Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.