Supply Chain Planner

LED FastStart•Franklin, LA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner II manages and optimizes the flow of materials, components, and information for autonomous surface vessels. The role forecasts demand, manages inventory, and supports production, new product introduction (NPI), and non-steady-state operations. It works closely with engineering, procurement, program management, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure material readiness while balancing cost, risk, and schedule in a dynamic environment. The position is responsible for maintaining supply chain integrity, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and standards.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or management.
1+ years of experience with NPI/change management operations.
Strong knowledge of supply chain management software such as SAP, Oracle, or similar, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with supply planning, particularly new product introduction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Manufacturing-environment experience.
Experience with defense or advanced technology products.
Knowledge of DoD regulations, standards, and compliance requirements for defense-related manufacturing (preferred).

Responsibilities

Own and improve end-to-end tactical supply plans supporting NPI builds, production builds, and/or off-nominal builds.
Translate engineering demand, build schedules, and program milestones into executable material requirements in ERP/MRP systems.
Optimize factory planning parameters, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, planning fences, and reorder strategies.
Drive BOM maturity and change management by assessing the material impact of ECOs, managing cut-ins and cut-outs, and minimizing excess and obsolete exposure.
Identify and mitigate material-readiness risks related to design instability, supplier capacity, long-lead components, and quality performance using risk registers and recovery plans.
Maintain accurate master data, including BOMs, routings, planning attributes, and supplier parameters.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement to align supply execution with build plans, capacity constraints, and program priorities.
Establish and monitor material-readiness metrics, including shortage tracking, kit completeness, on-time-to-build, supplier OTD, and inventory health.
Lead shortage resolution and recovery, including root cause analysis, systemic corrective actions, and supplier coordination.
Develop and implement supply-planning processes, workflows, and system utilization to improve repeatability, scalability, and factory throughput.
Analyze supply chain performance data, identify systemic bottlenecks, and implement process improvements balancing speed, cost, inventory exposure, and risk.
Ensure compliance with DoD program requirements, audit readiness, and traceability standards through documentation and system controls.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
Generous PTO and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance, including a 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.