Materials Planner

The Structures Company•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

The Materials Planner examines engineering drawings for inaccuracies in material or component specifications, reviews drawings to calculate required material quantities and types, and determines whether sub-assemblies should be made or bought. The role builds Bills of Material in the MRP system and ensures data integrity to support planning, procurement, and production execution. The planner calculates material requirements using production schedules, lead times, and demand forecasts; generates and manages purchase requisitions; and monitors deliveries to meet aircraft modification schedules. The position coordinates with Procurement and Stores to maintain adequate inventory, analyzes material costs to identify value and waste-reduction opportunities, and drives improvements in planning processes, material flow, and system utilization.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR regulations.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–5 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced expertise with database, internet, MRP, inventory and order processing, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and material specifications.
Familiarity with procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities.
In-depth knowledge of MRP systems and logic, and familiarity with manufacturing flows and production planning.
Ability to solve complex problems and handle varied situations where standardization is limited.
Ability to drive continuous improvement processes and standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace or aircraft interiors.
Familiarity with procurement related to VIP aircraft interiors.

Responsibilities

Examine engineering drawings for inaccuracies in material or component specifications.
Review and evaluate engineering drawings to calculate required material quantities and types.
Determine make-versus-buy decisions for sub-assemblies and build Bills of Material in the MRP system.
Maintain data integrity within MRP for planning, procurement, and production execution.
Calculate material requirements based on production schedules, lead times, and demand forecasts.
Generate and manage purchase requisitions aligned with production needs.
Monitor and track material deliveries to align with aircraft modification schedules.
Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to maintain adequate parts and raw-material levels.
Analyze material costs and identify opportunities to optimize value and reduce waste.
Improve planning processes, material flow, and system utilization.