Material Planner

Boxx-Technologies,-Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BOXX Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a Material Planner to forecast and plan materials to meet production goals and customer demand across the product life cycle.

You will perform monthly and quarterly demand forecasting, manage MRP activities, monitor supplier delivery, and collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to mitigate risks and support on-time delivery.

This role offers benefits including medical, dental and vision, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in materials planning and related functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and other productivity software.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand and plan inventory for a high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Analyze demand signals, forecast trends, and backlog to determine material requirements and identify supply risks.
• Identify material shortages and develop mitigation plans with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Monitor delivery performance with Purchasing and suppliers to ensure material availability for production schedules.
• Coordinate supplier change notifications and ensure proper review and execution through change management processes.
• Assess material impact of Engineering Change Orders and coordinate implementation with cross-functional teams.
• Review and maintain planning parameters for BOMs, alternate parts, and engineering changes.
• Maintain planning master data including lead times, safety stock, and order policies for planning accuracy.
• Execute MRPs and communicate backlog, availability, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Manage daily material planning activities to ensure timely availability of materials for production.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

BOXX Technologies Product Operations department is looking for a Material Planner located in Austin, TX. BOXX offers Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision plans), 401-K Matching, and Paid Time Off.

Position Summary:

The Material Planner is responsible for forecasting and planning to ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw materials and components to meet production goals and customer demand throughout the product life cycle.

Job Description:

• Perform monthly and quarterly demand forecasting and inventory planning in a high-mix, low-volume discrete manufacturing environment.
• Analyze demand signals, forecast trends, and customer backlog to determine material requirements and identify supply risks.
• Proactively identify material shortages and develop mitigation plans with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to support customer delivery commitments.
• Partner with Purchasing and suppliers to monitor delivery performance, resolve supply issues, and ensure material availability in support of production schedules.
• Coordinate supplier change notifications and ensure appropriate internal review and execution through the change management process.
• Assess material impact of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and coordinate implementation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with EOL and E&O transitions.
• Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of non-conforming materials to minimize production and customer delivery impacts.
• Review and maintain material planning parameters associated with Bills of Material (BOMs), alternate parts, and engineering changes.
• Maintain planning master data including lead times, safety stock levels, order policies, and other ERP planning parameters to ensure planning accuracy.
• Execute and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities including demand review, supply planning, order recommendations, and exception management.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate key planning metrics including backlog, material availability, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, shortages, and on-time delivery performance.
• Manage daily material planning activities to ensure timely availability of materials supporting production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Review, approve, and coordinate non-production material requests in accordance with business requirements and inventory objectives.

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 2-5 years of experience in materials planning and associated functions.
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and other productivity software.
• Experienced in MRP/ ERP systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Embrace can do and continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of materials planning experience.
• Prior Experience with planning for computer assembly or electronics manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing.
• Experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and product lifecycle management processes.
• Working knowledge of chat- based AI assistants and scripting with LLMs