Materials Planner

Canopy Aerospace & Defense; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental andvision

401K company match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Canopy Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Material Planner to analyze production demand, inventory, and supplier commitments to keep a disciplined supply chain on track. You will partner with Production Planners and Purchasing to ensure timely material availability and feasible work orders in a 100% on-site Ontario, CA environment.

You will leverage ERP/MRP knowledge and advanced Excel skills to optimize safety stock, lead times, and lot sizing while supporting ERP implementation and continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of material planning or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or regulated environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP concepts (demand, supply, lead time, safety stock).
• Experience with Epicor, JobBOSS, or comparable ERP software preferred.
• Strong Excel/data-analysis skills with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production demand, MRP requirements, and inventory positions to identify material exposure.
• Maintain a forward-looking material risk view and communicate shortages to Production Planners.
• Translate production needs into quantities and required-by dates for Purchasing.

Skills

5+ years experience

Aerospace industry

ERP/MRP concepts

Excel data analysis

Tools

Epicor ERP

JobBOSS

Job description

From Engine Bay to Payload, we protect vital structures and systems.

Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision metallic and non-metallic solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of thermal support systems. Our team is driven by excellence, integrity, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology.

Take the next step in your career with a company committed to excellence, where your contributions are recognized, and your potential is realized.

Role Overview

• Analyze production demand, MRP requirements, inventory positions, open supply, allocations, and consumption trends to identify current and future material exposure
• Maintain a forward-looking material risk view across the planning horizon and communicate shortages or supply gaps to Production Planners before they affect work-order execution
• Translate production requirements into clear quantities and required-by dates for Purchasing; monitor whether supplier commitments and open PO dates support the production plan
• Partner with Production Planners on material constraints while preserving the Planner's ownership of work-order readiness, release, and schedule decisions
• Analyze recurring shortages and recommend systemic corrective actions such as planning-parameter changes, safety-stock adjustments, lead-time updates, or process improvements
• Review and recommend ERP/MRP material-planning parameters including safety stock, min/max levels, planning lead times, lot sizing/order quantities, make/buy designation, UOM, commodity classification, and other approved planning fields
• Coordinate new-item creation workflow across requesting functions and required contributors; verify required planning/master-data fields are complete before item activation
• Perform or coordinate duplicate-item checks and support consistent item descriptions, classifications, commodity codes, and planning attributes in accordance with company governance
• Monitor open item-creation requests, aging, missing inputs, and handoffs; elevate stalled requests to the appropriate functional owner
• Analyze historical consumption and future demand to support inventory policy, safety-stock, stocking, and build-ahead recommendations
• Partner with Inventory Control to validate on-hand visibility, inventory availability, and material-master issues that affect planning signals
• Partner with Purchasing on supply-risk visibility while leaving supplier selection, negotiation, PO placement, commercial terms, and supplier relationship management with Purchasing
• Support ERP/MRP implementation, data cleanup, planning-standardization, dashboards, and continuous-improvement initiatives related to material planning

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of material planning, production planning, production control, inventory planning, master-data, or related manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience in aerospace, defense, high-mix/high-volume job-shop, or other regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP concepts including demand, supply, lead time, safety stock, inventory, BOMs, and item-master data
• Experience with Epicor, JobBOSS, or comparable manufacturing ERP preferred
• Strong Excel/data-analysis skills and comfort working with large material, inventory, and demand datasets
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
• Exposure to AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing standards
• Working knowledge of Epicor ERP
• Familiarity with CNC machining, fabrication, or aerospace assemblies
• Experience supporting production in a growth-stage or startup environment

Additional Requirements

• Must have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English
• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use
• Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email
• Abilityto use a computer to complete assignments

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management may modify or assign additional duties as needed.

Job Details

Type: Full-time

Base Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000/yr

Business Hours: Core hours, M-F with availability to work overtime as needed

Base Location: 100% on-site in Ontario, CA

Travel: None

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K company match (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.