Material Planner

Silvus Technologies•Culver City, CA

10d•$34 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Material Planner to join the Operations – Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the role coordinates material availability to support production schedules, customer requirements, and On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals. The planner works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, Shipping, Quality, Sales, purchasing, logistics, and customer service teams to provide timely visibility into material availability, delivery risks, and order fulfillment status. The role requires strong organization, communication, analytical thinking, independence, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders. 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. Duties may be assigned or reassigned at management’s discretion.

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, 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 successfully clearing 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 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 teams to align material availability with customer demand and production schedules.
Track incoming shipments and proactively follow up 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.
Collaborate 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 support timely 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.