Material Planner

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense in Moorpark, CA is seeking a Material Planner to lead material flow, oversee inventory, and coordinate with production planning. The role reports to the Material Planning Supervisor and requires strong ERP/MRP proficiency and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in materials management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage logistics from receiving to shipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning.
• Ability to view high-level risks and impacts from planning decisions.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with adaptability to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews supply and demand in ERP to ensure timely availability of production materials.
• Manages raw material receipt, inventory and distribution including finished goods.
• Maintains accurate records of inventory movements and transactions.
• Establishes material requirements and requisitions materials to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Materials planning

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Opportunity Overview

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

EBAD seeks a Material Planner for the leadership, oversight, and maintenance of material flow and logistical requirements. This position is located in Moorpark, CA and reports to the Material Planning Supervisor.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Reviews supply and demand within ERP to ensure timely availability of production materials to meet contract requirements.
• Effectively manages raw material receipt, inventory and distribution including finished goods movement and shipment to customers.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of inventory movements and transactions including Customer Furnished Property.
• Establishes material requirements and requisitions materials to assure on time delivery to production.
• Allocates existing inventory and creates planned shop orders in ERP for procurement of material.
• Ensures demand is generated properly for all materials.
• Maintains Receiving Inspection and X-ray priorities.
• Coordinates with Material Control for timely release of Shop Order and material kits based upon production demand.
• Issues all shop floor point of use materials and reports production in ERP.
• Arranges shipments, creates packing slip, and performs logistical liaison functions.
• Interfaces with other functions to effectively and efficiently monitor material flow and work prioritization from customer order receipt to project close out.
• Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement efforts and Kaizen activities.
• Actively leads, creates and energizes positive change.
• Initiates investigation and involves the key personnel required to resolve problems that may impact scheduled shipments.
• Trains other departments on inventory best practices and cycle counting.

Requirements

• 3+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• Ability to view at a high level the overall potential risks and impacts within the organization based on material planning decisions
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
• Understanding of configuration management, supply chain, material control, manufacturing, and shipping processes
• Experience with Import/Export requirements and international shipping
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to interpret and understand work orders as well as mechanical, technical, and electronic drawings, manuals, and other related documentation
• Ability to motivate people, particularly in supply chain and materials management environment
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred

Compensation

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/ Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Company Culture

EBI's 190-year history has been shaped by innovation and stewardship defining who we are today: a family-owned, independently led, and professionally managed company united by our people, Core Values, and Winning Vision.

We invite you to explore our three strong businesses and discover how you can help shape the next chapter of our story.

Ensign-Bickford Industries founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects.

As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers- and their customers- is our business.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets.

EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology.