Materials Planner

NextDeavor • North Hollywood, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Materials Planner who will keep production moving by controlling backlog, planning materials, and coordinating purchases so the organization meets delivery commitments. The planner will work closely with contracts, purchasing, receiving/shipping, and production teams to ensure timely flow of parts. This role is onsite on a standard daytime shift (5x8 days).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• 2–4 years of planning experience
• 5 years in production control including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment
• Past MRP/ERP experience (required)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritize workload, communicate professionally with management, peers, suppliers, and customers, and exercise sound judgment under changing conditions

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of JDE MRP system
• SAP experience (desirable)
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards
• Understanding of military and commercial standards

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the sales backlog for assigned planner codes
• Liaise with Contracts to load new sales orders and ensure proper lead-times
• Raise delivery notes and prioritize material handling to meet schedule requirements
• Coordinate purchasing and expedite orders to satisfy production schedules and financial needs
• Review MRP messages, generate work orders, and issue purchase orders based on MRP outputs
• Identify potential late deliveries and implement recovery plans
• Process changes, reschedules, and outside processing to achieve production goals
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms consistent with schedule needs

Benefits

• health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level