Material Planner

Motorola Solutions•Culver City, CA

8d•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 role coordinates material availability to support production schedules, meet customer requirements, and achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals. The planner works across Supply Chain, Production, Shipping, Quality, and Sales to provide visibility into material availability, delivery risks, and order fulfillment status. The position calls for strong organization, communication, analytical thinking, independent work, and collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position is based at Silvus Technologies’ warehouse in Culver City, California, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three onsite days per week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The facility is indoor and air-conditioned. Travel and relocation are not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in planning, procurement, or logistics.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and follow-up skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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 successfully clearing a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Mathematics.
Knowledge of bill of materials (BOM) structures, MRP/ERP systems, and manufacturing planning processes.
Experience using 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 on 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 shortages, scheduling conflicts, and delivery delays; escalate critical issues to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
Participate in team meetings to review priorities, risks, and action plans.
Maintain planning reports, delivery schedules, and material status updates to support timely production and customer shipments.
Use ERP/MRP and internal planning tools to assess material availability.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.