Material Planner

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. (Ruskin) is seeking a detail-oriented Material Planner to support engineering and manufacturing operations.

You will interpret engineering drawings, create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ensure accurate material planning within the MRP system. The ideal candidate has at least two years of drafting or shop floor experience, proficiency with Excel and Word, and familiarity with Autodesk software.

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering drawings and manage BOMs.
• Read and interpret technical documents and specs.
• Accurately maintain BOMs for non-configured products.
• Ensure data integrity in the MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings to create and maintain BOMs.
• Assign MRP part numbers based on drawings.
• Enter BOM into the MRP system or coordinate with engineering.
• Generate manual cut lists for shop floor when required.
• Provide feedback on design inconsistencies or improvements.
• Maintain documentation in Excel and Word.
• Support continuous improvement in material planning.

Skills

Reading drawings

MRP familiarity

Excel

Word

Autodesk AutoCAD

Inventor

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRP system

Autodesk AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Ruskin, an Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. subsidiary, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to support our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for interpreting engineering drawings, creating and managing bills of material (BOMs), and ensuring accurate material planning within the MRP system. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and procurement teams to ensure timely and accurate material availability for production.

What You’ll Do

• Review engineering drawings and specifications to create and maintain accurate bills of material (BOMs) for products not defined in the MRP configurator.


• Identify and assign appropriate MRP part numbers based on standard and custom job drawings.


• Enter BOM in the MRP system or coordinate with engineering to ensure timely data entry.


• Generate manual cut lists for shop floor use when required.


• Provide feedback to engineering teams on design inconsistencies or improvement opportunities.


• Maintain accurate documentation using Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives in material planning and documentation.

What We Look For

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Minimum 2 years of estimating, drafting experience, or shop floor experience.


• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.


• Strong mathematical skills including ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.


• Familiarity with MRP systems and part number management.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word


• Familiarity with Autodesk products, Auto-Cad and Inventor

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AS400


• Experience in HVAC products or manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a climate-controlled, atmosphere designed for productivity. There may be occasional opportunities to visit a lab or plant for meetings or collaboration. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.