Materials Planner

Moleaer Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moleaer Inc. in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Material Planner to oversee procurement and inventory to support fast-growing nanobubble technology initiatives.

This role partners with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, QC, and Warehouse to ensure on-time material availability and optimal inventory levels. The successful candidate will have at least five years in supply chain, a bachelor’s in related field, strong analytical and communication skills, experience with ERP/NetSuite, and a track record

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of business experience in supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain or related field.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Confirm material availability for planned production and communicate constraints.
• Drive execution of MRP and ensure timely delivery of components required to assemble Moleaer’s products.
• Generates, adjusts, and expedites purchase orders for manufacturing and purchase requisitions for other functions within Moleaer.
• Identify shortages, establish recovery plans, and coordinate priorities with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.
• Communicate supply risks and recommended mitigation plans to Operations leadership.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Company Description

Moleaer Company is a venture-backed technology company that is privately owned and is based in Hawthorne, California. It is the category creator and global leader in nanobubble technology, which is revolutionizing how industries use water. The only fundamental scientific innovation in water in the past 30 years, nanobubbles have driven sustainability, enabling industries to produce more while using significantly less water, energy, and chemicals. Recognized as one of America's Top GreenTech Companies for 2024 by TIME magazine, Moleaer is an incredibly dynamic and fast-growing company with a tremendous opportunity for career growth.

Water is our most precious resource. Not only do we need it to live, but we also use it in virtually every industrial process from food production to mining to mixing concrete. Moleaer’s mission is to unlock the power of water to do more with less. Our patented nanobubble technology improvessustainable food production andprocessing, water and wastewater treatment, natural resource recovery, and we can even restore aquatic ecosystems sustainably – and we do all of this with nanobubbles, not chemicals.

Nano bubbles are 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt and have properties that allow them to supersaturate water with oxygen, formnaturaloxidants for disinfection, and increase water’s ability to permeate soil, rock, and even clothes in a washing machine. Our technology has beenvalidatedby extensive research, and we currently have over 2,500 installations inmore than 50countries.

Supply Chain (SC) Duties:

• Confirm material availability for planned production and communicate constraints before they affect the schedule.
• Drive execution of MRP and ensure timely delivery of components required to assemble Moleaer’s products.
• Generates, adjusts, and expedites purchase orders for manufacturing and purchase requisitions for other functions within Moleaer.
• Identify shortages, establish recovery plans, and coordinate priorities with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.
• Global Services, Innovation, Application Engineering, and R&D on sourcing vendors & components.
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) & select the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements for electronic, mechanical and pneumatic components.
• Ability to evaluate bid responses, negotiate pricing and quantities, delivery schedules, and place purchase orders.
• Work with suppliers on non-conforming materials.
• Allocate available material during supply constraints based on approved production and customer priorities
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as necessary.
• Resolve invoice issues and ensure NetSuite is fully updated on a daily and weekly basis.
• Perform other procurement tasks and projects as assigned.
• Partner with Buyers to place, reschedule, expedite, or defer purchase orders based on current demand.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and support alternatives for critical or constrained components
• Communicate supply risks and recommended mitigation plans to Operations leadership.

Supplier and Purchasing Coordination

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency through initiatives such as Just-in-Time (JIT) and vendor-managed inventory (VMI).
• Collaborate with the internal QC team and external suppliers to ensure that incoming materials meet quality standards.
• Partner with Buyers to place, reschedule, expedite, or defer purchase orders based on current demand.
• Monitor supplier commitments, lead times, and delivery performance; elevate risks with clear impact and recovery action.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and support alternatives for critical or constrained components.
• Communicate supply risks and recommended mitigation plans to Operations Leadership.

ERP, BOM and Data Management

• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to ensure the perpetual inventory balance reflected in NetSuite matches the real-world physical inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and NetSuite amounts.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules and minimize the time between order receipt and readiness to fulfill while minimizing carrying costs.
• Work closely with Accounting, Production/Assembly, Product Engineering, Global Services
• Generate regular reports on inventory status, including stock levels, turnover rates, and aging inventory.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, forecast demand, and make and implement process improvements.
• Develop and implement inventory management processes to optimize inventory turnover and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities within inventory management.
• Monitor and report-out on key performance indicators (KPI) related to inventory management and take corrective actions as necessary to achieve targets.
• Prepare material availability, shortage, inventory, and supplier status reports for cross functional review.
• Develop and maintain standard work for material planning, shortage management, and planning data governance.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Analyze planning performance and recommend improvements that reduce cost, lead time, expediting, and working capital.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned to support company

Summary:

The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy.Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured, and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. This role ensures that components and raw materials are available when needed to meet production schedules, while balancing inventory investment, lead times, and supply risk. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to resolve shortages, support product changes, and improve on-time delivery. approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality, and caution. The Material Planner plans, schedules, and coordinates the flow of materials required to support Moleaer’s manufacturing operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of business experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain operations and inventory management. principals with advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with formal specific training in supply chain.
• Prior supply chain, purchasing/buyer and inventory management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Varied activities Multiple, simultaneous projects Fast-paced environment.
• Technical, analytical focus work within established standards and guidelines expertise-based problem solving.
• Authoritative, quick decision making within defined span of control based on accepted quality standards, policies and procedures, Important to also train others to make correct decisions.
• Communication is task-based, technically oriented. Team roles are clearly defined. Need for collaboration is minimal. When necessary, it is focused on specific tasks or problems.
• Leadership based on specialty expertise Directive leadership to assure quality standards are met Delegation infrequently required, and when required, close follow-up is essential.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with specific training in supply chain, business, or related field.

Residency requirements:

• US citizens or permanent residents. The Company does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments and to move through production and warehouse areas as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to follow all sites safety requirements and rear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.