Material Planner

Unusual Machines•Orlando, FL

12d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a Material Planner at Unusual Machines, you will ensure the right products and materials are available at the right time and in the right quantities to support manufacturing operations and e-commerce/media-driven demand. The role sits at the intersection of purchasing, material planning, and inventory management in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will work with suppliers and teams across production, engineering, quality, warehouse, logistics, marketing, and finance to align inventory and materials with demand, product launches, and production schedules. The position focuses on demand forecasting, purchasing, supplier coordination, shipment tracking, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement of planning processes and systems.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, materials planning, and/or supply chain roles.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data, forecasts, and production requirements.
Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, purchase order management, and building strong supplier relationships.
Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar.
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of inventory planning concepts such as safety stock, reorder points, and demand planning.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and supplier coordination abilities.
Ability to manage multiple SKUs, suppliers, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in consumer electronics, hardware, or e-commerce manufacturing environments.
Understanding of international sourcing, logistics, and supplier networks.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and supply chain best practices.
Experience in high-growth or startup environments.
Interest in drones, robotics, or emerging technology.

Responsibilities

Review inventory levels and forecast demand across product lines and production requirements.
Plan and procure materials to support production schedules and customer demand.
Create and manage purchase orders with domestic and international suppliers.
Monitor inbound shipments and adjust plans in response to delays, constraints, or changes.
Communicate with vendors about lead times, pricing, and order status.
Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, warehouse, and logistics teams.
Support new product introductions by ensuring material readiness.
Maintain accurate purchasing, forecasting, and inventory data in ERP/MRP systems.
Manage demand forecasts using historical data, sales orders, and production schedules.
Analyze material requirements across product lines and align them with production schedules.
Monitor supplier performance, lead times, quality, and order accuracy.
Manage supplier relationships, including pricing negotiations, delivery schedules, and performance.
Optimize inventory turns while minimizing stockouts, shortages, and excess inventory.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead times and supplier constraints.
Partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, marketing, and logistics teams.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities through supplier negotiation, alternate sourcing, and value engineering.
Provide reporting and analysis on purchasing, inventory levels, and supply chain performance.
Continuously improve purchasing and planning processes and system utilization.