Material Planner

Responsibilities

• Own weekly Clear to Build sessions with Purchasing across Air, Ground, and Kits/Accessories product lines to maintain supply chain velocity
• Provide early visibility to Purchasing, Production, and Contracts teams on material status and part shortages
• Manage effectivity dates for engineering changes to minimize excess & obsolescence while maximizing production attainment
• Align cross-functional teams’ priorities to mitigate risk to production line
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accurate MBOM releases and make-versus-buy
• Collaborate with GSMs to maintain master data accuracy including preferred suppliers, lead times, tiered pricing, and commodity classifications for all new parts
• You should have the following
• 2+ years supply chain planning experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments with cross-functional team leadership and procurement decision-making authority
• Hands-on experience running clear-to-build sessions, and managing material planning from order release through production attainment
• Comprehensive understanding of MBOM management, make-versus-buy analysis, and direct experience working closely with engineering teams on bill of materials accuracy
• Proven track record managing supply chain scaling from low-rate initial production through high-volume manufacturing in fast-growth companies
• Experience with master data management
• Ability to work effectively in startup environments with lightweight processes while maintaining accuracy and accountability for procurement spend
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent supply chain experience
• Nice to have
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with MRP systems material planning in manufacturing environments
• Background in aerospace, robotics, or electro-mechanical assembly supply chains with complex multi-level BOMs and long-lead specialty components
• Previous startup or high-growth company experience managing supply chain through rapid scaling phases and organizational changes