Material Planner

Motorola Solutions•Culver City, CA

9d•$34 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a Material Planner for its Operations – Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Material Planner coordinates material availability to support production schedules, meet customer requirements, and achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals. The role works across Supply Chain, Production, Shipping, Quality, and Sales to provide visibility into material availability, delivery risks, and order fulfillment status. The position is based at Silvus Technologies’ warehouse in Culver City, California, on a hybrid schedule requiring at least three onsite days per week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The successful candidate is organized, able to work independently, and comfortable balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders are important to maintaining operations and customer commitments. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at its discretion. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of planning, procurement, or logistics experience. Candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts. Employment is contingent upon successfully clearing a background check and drug test. The position has no travel or relocation provided. Compensation is $33.65–$38.46 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of planning, procurement, or logistics experience.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Mathematics.
Knowledge of BOM structures, MRP/ERP systems, and manufacturing planning processes.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with production, planning, purchasing, logistics, and customer service to align material availability with customer demand and production schedules.
Track incoming shipments and follow up proactively with buyers, suppliers, and freight carriers about delayed or at-risk deliveries.
Monitor material requirements and inventory levels to minimize production disruptions and support On-Time Delivery goals.
Work with buyers to identify and communicate supply shortages, scheduling conflicts, and delivery delays, escalating critical issues to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
Participate in team meetings to review priorities, risks, and action plans.
Maintain accurate planning reports, delivery schedules, and material status updates to ensure timely availability of materials for production and customer shipments.
Use ERP/MRP and internal planning tools to make informed decisions about material availability.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.
Perform other related duties.