Senior Material Planner

Elbit America•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Material Planner will be responsible for all materials planning for assigned products and/or manufacturing cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule. Manage inventories and ensure the material resources are consistent with production schedules. This role involves working on complex developmental and transition-to-production programs with a strong understanding of multi-site MRP systems and their relationship with various business facets. The planner will analyze and manage purchase orders, inventory transfers, and identify risks and opportunities related to material availability. Collaboration with coworkers, adherence to team deadlines, and respectful communication are essential. The position also requires understanding multi-level BOMs, the impact of ECOs on material requirements, and supporting the disposition of suspect and non-conforming material. Awareness of applicable regulations such as RoHs, Reach, FAA, FDA, FAR/DFAR, and ITAR is necessary. The role includes creating reports, presenting to leadership, and ensuring data integrity for material availability metrics. Participation in MRB meetings and other related duties as assigned are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain
FAR/DFAR strong working knowledge
Aerospace, Military or similar industry
Understanding of Products: Military specification
Federal Acquisition Regulations
Commodity Management Experience
Electronic Component and/or Assembly Experience
Demonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledge
Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory
Strong knowledge of contracting suppliers for building of products IAW SOWs and Specifications
Strong program/project management experience
Strong communication skill both verbal and electronic
Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced

Nice To Haves

Has strong knowledge of multi-site MRP system, to include project pegged materials, and understands its relationship with most facets of the business.

Responsibilities

Determining the required materials needed to fulfill customer demand.
Works on complex “developmental” and “transition to production” programs and other projects with no supervision.
Ensure required material is available on time (Material Planning Analysis – Line of Balance (LOB) review with Production Planner to ensure all material needed is available and action accordingly)
Participate in SIOP, and ERP simulation activities
Planned purchase order analysis – reviewing MRP output for buy items.
Firming Planned Purchasing Order -to include qty needed (including required attritions based off analysis) and delivery schedule per MRP
Inventory Transfers & Cost Pegged Transfers (pre-production order release working with Warehouse Team)
Identify risk and opportunities relative to material availability.
Cooperates with coworkers and helps team leader meet goals.
Shares information and ideas with the team.
Treats others with respect and supports their ideas, listens to others ideas, asks questions, encourages others to exchange or support their ideas.
Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities.
Understands multi-level BOMs and effects of changes
Attends CCB if supporting a program.
Determine the Impact of ECO to Material Requirements (coordinate with teams effected by ECO on material)
Support the Disposition of Suspect and Non-Conforming Material Including Return to Suppliers
Understands the impacts of applicable regulations on supported program(s), including RoHs, Reach, FAA, FDA, FAR/DFAR, and ITAR
Creates complex reports in support of programs and present to leadership team as required
Report status and metrics related to material availability and ensure data integrity
Participates in MRB meetings.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.