Material Planner

Moog•Gilbert, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Space division is seeking a Material Planner to support multiple business areas, including Assembly & Test. The role serves as an operational bridge between production requirements and material supply, ensuring materials are available in the right quantity and at the right time and cost to meet program schedules and delivery targets. The position works onsite and collaborates with procurement, production, logistics, engineering, and other stakeholders to align material availability with the Master Production Schedule. It also contributes to supply-risk mitigation, planning analysis, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Analytical skills for demand forecasting and inventory analysis.
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Problem-solving ability to address supply chain challenges quickly.
Prior experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of planning processes, including requisition placement and schedule management.
Technical proficiency with ERP and inventory systems.
Experience with electronic components.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or defense industry experience.
ASCM/APICS CPIM certification.
An advanced degree or professional certifications.
Experience with PowerBI, Rapid Response, and advanced analytical work using Excel.
Experience supporting lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Represent Supply Chain as a material planner within the organization.
Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions, including delays, shortages, and quality issues.
Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and engineering to align material availability with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Adhere to promise dates within the MPS.
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans for supplier-related material risks.
Perform data-driven and trend analysis to identify opportunities and forecast needs.
Create and expedite purchase requisitions, and monitor purchase order status and delivery dates.
Create and maintain work orders, including controlling effectivity on open work orders.
Plan Outside Special Processing (OSP) orders.
Provide reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders.
Support master planning with basic forecasting inputs based on part-status analysis.
Lead or participate in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives to remove supply constraints.
Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities to improve material planning efficiency and cost savings and contribute to team development.

Benefits

Annual profit sharing.
401(k) matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus supplemental benefit coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Tuition assistance.
Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
Inclusive culture, Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.