Material Planner

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies, a defense tech company in California, seeks a Material Planner to oversee supply chain planning and ensure timely material delivery for the production line. The role demands owning clear-to-build sessions and collaborating with Purchasing and Production teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. An excellent salary range of $70,000 - $105,000 USD is offered, along with equity grants as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supply chain planning experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience running clear-to-build sessions for material planning.
• Proven track record managing supply chain scaling from low-rate initial production.

Responsibilities

• Own weekly Clear to Build sessions with Purchasing teams.
• Manage effectivity dates for engineering changes.
• Align cross-functional teams' priorities to mitigate risk to production.

Skills

Supply chain planning experience

Cross-functional team leadership

Material planning

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

We’re looking for a Material Planner to own the execution side of supply chain planning from release of planned orders to delivery of material to the production line. The Material Planner will be running regular Clear-to-Builds (CTBs) for all products, prioritizing shortages with immediate impact and directing the Buyers to work with suppliers on updating delivery schedules to mitigate the risk to the production line.

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

US Salary Range

$70,000 - $105,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.