Materials Planner III

Paylocity; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Spartronics in Logan, UT is seeking a Materials Planner III to align materials, production schedules, and customer needs on-site. You will work with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Engineering to identify risks and drive recovery plans, ensuring on-time delivery of high-reliability electronics.

Ideal candidates have extensive material planning experience, ERP/MRP expertise, and strong analytical and communication skills for a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering material and production plans aligned with demand and supply constraints.
• Strong ability to identify risks, shortages, and coordinate recovery actions.
• Proven collaboration across Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, and Production.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust material and production plans based on demand and supplier performance.
• Support Master Production Schedule (MPS) and manufacturing priorities with Master Scheduler.
• Review, release, and maintain work orders ensuring ERP/MRP data accuracy.
• Monitor material availability, shortages, inventory levels, backlog, and supplier delivery performance.
• Coordinate planning activities for engineering changes, obsolescence, RMAs, and new product introductions.
• Communicate constraints, impacts, and recovery plans to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Material planning

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Supply-chain coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Materials Planner III

Logan, UT | On-Site | Electronics Manufacturing | Aerospace & Defense

Spartronics is a leading contract manufacturer providing high-reliability electronic and electromechanical manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, space, medical, and other mission-critical markets.

We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner III to join our Logan, Utah team. In this role, you will help ensure materials, production schedules, and customer requirements stay aligned across complex manufacturing programs. You’ll work closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, Production, and customers to identify risks, resolve shortages, and keep programs moving.

Work Location: On-site | North Logan, UT
Reports To: Materials Planning Manager and Senior Supply Chain Manager
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required | No Visa Sponsorship Available

Why This Role Matters

Materials availability directly impacts our ability to meet customer commitments. As a Materials Planner III, you will play a key role in identifying supply risks early, coordinating recovery plans, optimizing inventory, and ensuring our manufacturing teams have what they need to deliver high-quality products on time.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and adjust material and production plans based on customer demand, production schedules, inventory, capacity, and supplier performance.
• Partner with the Master Scheduler to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and overall manufacturing priorities.
• Review, release, and maintain work orders while ensuring ERP/MRP planning data remains accurate.
• Monitor material availability, shortages, inventory levels, backlog, and supplier delivery performance.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Program Management, and suppliers to resolve material constraints.
• Identify supplier-chain risks and lead recovery efforts related to shortages, supplier delays, schedule changes, and production priorities.
• Communicate material constraints, schedule impacts, and recovery plans to internal teams and customers.
• Coordinate planning activities related to engineering changes, component obsolescence/EOL, RMAs, and excess material.
• Support material planning for new product introductions, manufacturing transitions, and changing customer requirements.
• Analyze inventory and planning data to identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory levels, and planning accuracy.
• Participate in production, program, and cross-functional status meetings.
• Support continuous improvement and root-cause activities related to shortages, inventory discrepancies, supplier performance, and planning processes.
• Provide guidance and support to less-experienced planning or supply-chain team members as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, inventory control, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage material requirements, inventory, work orders, and production planning.
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory management, manufacturing workflows, and supply-chain coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate shortages, inventory trends, supplier performance, and production requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, contract manufacturing, aerospace, or defense.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supplier recovery planning, material shortages, engineering changes, NPI, or manufacturing transfers.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, bills of material, or component documentation.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or other related training or certification.

Our Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4. We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. We can not sponsor Visas.