Material Planner

Stellant Systems group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems group is looking for a Material Planner in Torrance, CA. This role involves ensuring materials are available to support production schedules, collaborating with various teams to resolve issues, and managing material flow.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in manufacturing or a production environment. Strong proficiency with ERP systems and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience or 4 years in lieu of education.
• Manufacturing or production support experience is required.
• Knowledge of electronic components and high-reliability parts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP) with production schedules.
• Monitor and manage material flow through the supply chain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material issues.
• Track shortages and excess materials.
• Support new contracts by managing material readiness.

Skills

Manufacturing or production support experience

ERP/MRP systems (Infor LN, Oracle)

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to analyze demand data

Strong organizational skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Knowledge of electronic components

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Material Planner

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $70,000-$94,000/yr

TheMaterial Planneris responsible for ensuring the availability of materials to support production schedules, customer commitments, and inventory optimization. This role manages material requirements, monitors supply flow, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to minimize shortages and excess while supporting on-time delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP) to align with production schedules and customer demand.

• Monitor and manage material flow through the supply chain, ensuring timely availability for manufacturing operations.

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Receiving, and Stockroom to resolve material issues and support schedule attainment.

• Review bills of material (BOMs) for structure, accuracy, and planning parameters; recommend adjustments as needed.

• Track shortages and excess materials, partnering with Purchasing to expedite orders or mitigate risks.

• Monitor supplier delivery dates and work with the procurement team to resolve delays.

• Support new contracts and projects by managing material readiness and planning activities.

• Provide regular reporting on material status, shortages, and risks to internal stakeholders.

• Analyze demand and historical usage trends to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce shortages/excess.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures, program priorities, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

Level 1 Bachelor’s degree and minimum 0-2 years of prior experience or 4 years of prior experience in liu of education.

Level 2 Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of prior experience or 6 years of prior experience in liu of education.

Level 3 Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of prior experience or 8 years of prior experience in liu of education.

• Prior experience in amanufacturing or production support environmentis required.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Infor LN, Oracle, or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Ability to analyze demand data, forecasts, and material reports to drive planning decisions.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving material shortages.

• Knowledge of electronic components, high-reliability (hi-rel) parts, and associated supply chain processes preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).