Dynamics 365 Material Planning Specialist (Contract)

Akkodis; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Material Planning Specialist for a contract role located onsite in Santa Clara, CA. The position focuses on ERP master data, BOM management, and production readiness within Dynamics 365 or equivalent systems.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and IT to resolve data issues, validate PLM-ERP data, and ensure accurate part records and BOMs for production orders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a similar ERP platform in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience creating and maintaining item/part masters, BOMs, BOM versions, component data, units of measure, and manufacturing attributes.
• Experience with new-part setup and release, revisions, lifecycle changes, and ERP readiness for production and procurement.
• Working knowledge of eBOM-to-mBOM alignment, routings/operations, work centers, production orders, and material consumption.
• Understanding of purchasing, inventory, warehouse transactions, MRP, production planning, supplier data, and order fulfillment.
• Ability to interpret released drawings, specifications, and change orders and translate them into accurate ERP master data.
• Experience validating PLM-to-ERP data, resolving discrepancies, and supporting ERP or production-order testing.
• Proficiency in Excel; regulated manufacturing or medical-device experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to data accuracy, traceability, documentation, and controlled change execution

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain item masters, part records, product structures, manufacturing BOMs, and BOM versions in Dynamics 365 or a similar ERP platform.
• Set up and release new parts with the required planning, inventory, procurement, and manufacturing attributes.
• Process approved part revisions and maintain component quantities, effectivity, alternates/substitutes, and site-specific data.
• Align eBOMs with mBOMs and verify accuracy across PLM, engineering documentation, and ERP records.
• Maintain or support routings, operations, work centers, production parameters, MRP settings, lead times, safety stock, and make-buy data.
• Review released drawings, specifications, and change orders before creating or revising ERP records.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and IT to resolve missing or conflicting data.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, ERP transaction testing, production-order dry runs, and manufacturing-readiness checks.
• Resolve BOM, part revision, planning, inventory, and manufacturing-transaction issues.
• Maintain setup evidence, issue trackers, approvals, and status updates; elevate risks affecting manufacturing or supply readiness.
• Strong ownership and attention to detail when handling controlled product and manufacturing data.
• Ability to manage multiple part and BOM setup activities while meeting release and production-readiness timelines.
• Effective collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and IT teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate data discrepancies across PLM, ERP, drawings, and supporting records.
• Clear written and verbal communication, disciplined documentation, and timely escalation of risks or missing inputs.
• Practical, execution-focused approach with commitment to data accuracy, traceability, and compliance.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Material Planning Specialist for a contract role located onsite in Santa Clara, CA. The position focuses on ERP master data, BOM management, and production readiness within Dynamics 365 or equivalent systems.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and IT to resolve data issues, validate PLM-ERP data, and ensure accurate part records and BOMs for production orders.