Production Material Planner

Stark Aerospace•Columbus, MS

10d

About The Position

The Production Material Planner develops and maintains production and material plans aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets. The role works cross-functionally with procurement, supply chain, production, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability, production readiness, and alignment of material flows with production needs. It analyzes production data, lead times, and material usage trends to improve planning accuracy, while maintaining planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems. The position also identifies supply chain risks, supports continuous improvement in planning and inventory control, and prepares KPI reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain roles; entry-level candidates may be applicable.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle JD Edwards, or NetSuite.
Knowledge of inventory management principles and production scheduling.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving mindset.
Time management.
Strategic thinking.
Collaboration and communication.
Adaptability.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production and material plans in line with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure material availability and production readiness.
Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular inventory analysis to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
Generate short- and long-term production schedules aligned with capacity and resource availability.
Analyze production data, lead times, and material usage trends to optimize planning accuracy.
Maintain accurate planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock, and reorder points, in ERP/MRP systems.
Identify and proactively escalate potential supply chain risks or constraints.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
Work with logistics and warehouse teams to align inbound and outbound material flows with production needs.
Prepare reports and dashboards tracking KPIs such as OTIF (On-time In-Full), forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.