Materials Planner

NextDeavor; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 137,760,000 - 172,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

Paid sick leave

Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer.

Job summary

NextDeavor seeks a Materials Planner to own backlog and material flow from order entry through shipment, helping the team meet production schedules and on-time delivery. This role is primarily onsite in an office/warehouse environment, working a daytime 1st shift (5x8 days) and coordinating with contracts, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and production planners to remove bottlenecks.

You will translate production plans into time schedules and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure targets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2–4 years of planning experience and 5 years in production control/materials or inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.
• Proven MRP/ERP experience (past MRP/ERP experience is a must).
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and computerized MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the sales/order backlog and act on order issues to ensure timely shipment.
• Liaise with contracts to load new sales orders and confirm lead-times and delivery notes.
• Prioritize material handling from receipt through shipment based on schedule needs.
• Coordinate purchasing and planning of materials to meet the production schedule; place and expedite purchase orders.
• Review and act on MRP order messages; generate work orders and issue purchase orders per MRP.
• Negotiate deliveries and prices consistent with schedule requirements.
• Identify potential late deliveries and create recovery plans; follow through on expedites and special requests.
• Translate production plans into specific time schedules and monitor manufacturing processes to meet targets.

Skills

Backlog management

Production planning

Scheduling

Communications

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

JDE MRP

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match) Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

Become a Key Player as a Materials Planner

As a Materials Planner, you will own backlog and material flow from order entry through shipment to help the team meet production schedules and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with contracts, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and production planners to remove bottlenecks and improve visibility. This role is primarily onsite in an office/warehouse environment, working a daytime shift (1st shift, 5x8 days).

Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team

• Maintain control of the sales/order backlog and act on order issues to ensure timely shipment
• Liaise with contracts to load new sales orders and confirm lead-times and delivery notes
• Prioritize material handling from receipt through shipment based on schedule needs
• Coordinate purchasing and planning of materials to meet the production schedule; place and expedite purchase orders
• Review and act on MRP order messages; generate work orders and issue purchase orders per MRP
• Negotiate deliveries and prices consistent with schedule requirements
• Identify potential late deliveries and create recovery plans; follow through on expedites and special requests
• Translate production plans into specific time schedules and monitor manufacturing processes to meet targets

Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• 2–4 years of planning experience and 5 years in production control/materials or inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment
• Proven MRP/ERP experience (past MRP/ERP experience is a must)
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and computerized MRP systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with management, peers, suppliers, and customers
• Ability to interpret diagrams, graphs, and schedules and to apply sound judgment to solve problems

Here's What Else Might Help You Out

• Knowledge of JDE MRP system
• SAP knowledge
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards
• Familiarity with military and commercial standards

Pay Range

$48.24 - $60.30/hour