Materials Planning Manager

Aston Carter•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$55 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Materials & Planning is responsible for overseeing materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, production scheduling, and supplier coordination to ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently. This role supports on-time production and customer delivery by managing material availability, ERP/MRP accuracy, outsourced manufacturing partners, and cross-functional communication between Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams.

Requirements

Supply chain
ERP
MPR
planning
Materials & Inventory management
Production planning & Scheduling
Purchasing & scheduling
Supplier management
manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
outsourced manufacturing coordination
ECO/EO experience
5–7+ years in materials planning, supply chain, purchasing, inventory, or manufacturing operations
Leadership experience managing buyers, planners, materials, or stockroom teams
Strong communication
Urgency
Organization
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
ERP/MRP accuracy
Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and suppliers

Nice To Haves

Ideally in electronics or component-based manufacturing.
A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Overseeing materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, production scheduling, and supplier coordination to ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently.
Managing material availability.
Ensuring ERP/MRP accuracy.
Managing outsourced manufacturing partners.
Facilitating cross-functional communication between Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams.