Material Planner

Divergent•Torrance, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Material Planner supports production readiness by planning material requirements, releasing supply from blanket purchase orders, and managing the flow of materials through vendors. This role works closely with Production, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure materials are available to support stable, reliable schedules.

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Must meet the definition of a US Person
Experience in a ITAR/DFAR environment
Bachelor’s degree.
Ability to plan into the future and execute to established plans.
Excellent exception management skills.
Ability to work with ambiguity and condensed timelines.
Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to extract and communicate fact patterns impacting supply.
Experience with Outlook, Excel and ERP systems.
Ability to work in a cross functional group.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or masters degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, business and/or with supply chain related major.
5+ years of previous supply chain related experience.
Experience in the automotive arena.
Advanced Excel and Power BI.
Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP
APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material plans that support production schedules, minimizing production delays.
Release material from blanket purchase agreements based on demand signals, consumption trends, and agreed‑upon production schedules.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries that support stable production plans.
Manage the flow of sub-components through vendors to deliver end items to support the production schedule.
Resolve shortages, supplier delays, or quality issues promptly to protect production schedules.
Contribute to cost‑reduction initiatives through improved planning accuracy and cross‑functional coordination.
Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements that enhance material flow and schedule reliability.
Review ECOs to understand material, BOM, and process impacts.
Conduct impact analysis to determine inventory exposure, transition timing, and potential effects on production schedules.
Work with Engineering, Production and Procurement to implement changes smoothly, minimizing disruptions, avoiding unnecessary costs and obsolete inventory.
Release supply from blanket purchase orders.
Confirm and track delivery dates.
Monitor short‑term supply risks.
Advise the Buyer to any shortages in the negotiated supply.
Assist in the development and preparation of vendor KPIs.
Keep leadership advised of risks or opportunities that may affect the agreed upon production schedule.