Material Planner

EaglePicher Technologies • Joplin - Crossroads, MO

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About The Position

The Material Planner plans and maintains material requirements for designated Defense and Space Systems product lines. The role coordinates material delivery requirements to support production schedules and appropriate inventory levels. It works closely with Engineering and internal customers to maintain accurate bills of material, monitor material availability, resolve shortages and overages, and improve ordering, replenishment, inventory, customer service, and total costs in support of lean manufacturing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience, including 2 years in a planning-related function.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with basic MRP system functions.
• Moderate Excel skills.
• Proven ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, changing work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for interacting and coordinating work across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel data analysis.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of sales and operational planning processes and MRP systems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bills of material through close coordination with Engineering.
• Monitor assigned areas and ensure material delivery dates meet production needs.
• Identify and coordinate advance notice, input, and resolution of material shortages and overages.
• Analyze data and collaborate with internal customers to determine and apply appropriate ordering, inventory, and replenishment levels.
• Anticipate potential problems and risks, develop solutions, and take decisive action to implement them.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities to decrease inventory, improve customer service levels, and reduce total costs in support of lean manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate through open communication and sharing relevant business information with all departments.
• Represent the company successfully and communicate flexibly with internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays and PTO.
• Matching 401(k).
• Annual profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent scholarship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED