Materials Planner

V R Della Infotech • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Supply Chain Materials Planner forecasts demand for materials needed to support product lines across the Aviation Global Services (AGS) business line. The planner serves as the primary liaison among Program Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, PMA, Sales, Procurement, and Repair Stations to publish an accurate multi-year forecast and ensure teams use a common demand outlook. This helps ensure parts are ordered and available to support spares, maintenance, and repair requirements.

The role covers tactical and strategic inventory, project and program initiatives, and may include providing guidance and training to less experienced planners. It is responsible for meeting customer, program, project, and budget expectations, as well as ensuring materials operations and support services comply with applicable quality, environmental, safety, aviation, and trade regulations. The planner may support a Distribution Center, Repair Station, Line Maintenance, Production, or Project area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1–3 years of previous experience in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Related Materials Management experience in material planning/scheduling, supply chain, purchasing, or inventory/production control.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated experience in a matrix organization where initiative and independent action are prerequisites.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, schedule tasks, and complete them on time and within control limits.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, multitask, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to identify potential issues before they arise and take corrective action to eliminate risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Materials Management experience in the airline and/or electronics manufacturing industry.
• Experience creating and generating metrics, charts, and dashboards.
• Experience with MRP analysis and methods using an ERP system; SAP preferred.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings to determine material requirements and changes.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or ISM CPSM certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials operations and support services meet customer, program, and project requirements and comply with QMS, EHS, AS9100, FAA, U.S. Export/Import, and DOT regulations.
• Recommend, document, and update operational, business, and ERP processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Regional Account Teams, Industrial Operations Material Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, ODA/PMA, TKM and Line Maintenance, Quality, Repair Station, Production, Maintenance Operations Center, and Engineering.
• Perform materials planning in support of a Distribution Center, Repair Station, Line Maintenance, Production, or Project area as assigned.
• Establish and maintain inventory plans to ensure material availability for stocking plans, service-level goals for maintenance and repairs, and customer orders.
• Review and implement MRP actions and make appropriate inventory and production decisions.
• Generate, manage, and schedule Planned Orders, Purchase Requisitions, and Production Orders.
• Analyze inventory plans and positions against Engineering Change Orders, Service Bulletins, Program Campaigns, and demand changes, and implement appropriate inventory actions.
• Support reviews of material obsolescence and implement and monitor obsolescence risk mitigation plans.
• Provide material planning support for reliability engineering projects.
• Enforce established quality control requirements.
• Identify, develop, and implement metrics and control systems supporting business and customer-satisfaction goals.
• Order materials and coordinate with procurement and production to support demand and ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish and implement material support plans for new programs and projects.
• Produce material demand forecasts using historical data and/or projected reliability data (MTBUR/MTBF).
• Analyze data to identify problems and collaborate with leadership on solutions.
• Partner with leadership on annual budget reviews and analysis and provide recommendations.
• Participate in Services contract reviews and recommend changes.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced planners as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

What This Job Offers

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