Materials Planning Manager

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours/yr

10 holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead demand forecasting, inventory strategies, and production requirements for aerospace fasteners, while developing team performance.

You will oversee daily planning using ERP/MRP, drive production schedules to meet targets, coordinate new product introductions, and ensure AS9100 and ITAR compliance across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Aerospace materials planning knowledge including demand forecasting and scheduling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and drive insights.
• Experience managing teams in ITAR-regulated aerospace/defense facilities.
• Understanding AS9100 quality standards and their impact on materials management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily materials planning using ERP to forecast demand and optimize inventory.
• Drive production schedules to meet targets while optimizing inventory.
• Coordinate new product introduction stage gates to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop inventory control strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, supporting AS9100 compliance.
• Prepare and present materials planning reports and KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Aerospace materials planning

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

ITAR compliance experience

AS9100 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (software)

Job description

Job Details

• Country: United States of America
• State / County: California
• City: Irvine
• Division: Fasteners
• Company: SLC
• Function: Materials
• Workplace Type: On-Site
• Position type: Full Time
• Opportunity ID: 23861

Position Summary

Manages materials planning activities including demand planning, inventory strategies, production requirements, and material availability, while managing day-to-day operations, developing team performance, and supporting departmental goals.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily materials planning operations using ERP systems to ensure accurate demand forecasting and optimal inventory levels aligned with aerospace production schedules.
• Drive production schedule to achieve daily/weekly/monthly targets while optimizing inventory levels
• Coordinate new product introduction stage gates to ensure on time customer delivery
• Develop and implement inventory control strategies leveraging MRP tools to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, supporting AS9100 compliance
• Oversee accuracy of system planning parameters
• Coordinate with production and procurement teams to align material availability with flight hardware manufacturing timelines, ensuring uninterrupted assembly flow.
• Analyze historical demand data and production forecasts using advanced Excel modeling to improve material requirement accuracy and reduce lead times.
• Lead root cause investigations of material shortages or excesses using supply chain analytics to drive continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Manage team performance through regular coaching and development sessions focused on aerospace materials management best practices and ITAR compliance.
• Collaborate with quality and logistics departments to ensure materials meet aerospace standards and are handled by EHS and FOD prevention protocols.
• Prepare and present materials planning reports and KPIs to senior management, highlighting inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, and cost‑saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of aerospace materials planning principles, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and production scheduling.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems commonly used in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights.
• Experience managing teams within a high‑security, ITAR‑regulated aerospace or defense facility.
• Understanding of AS9100 quality standards and their impact on materials management processes.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Associate's Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Education

• 5-8 years of experience in Materials Planning or related supply chain function within aerospace or defense

Preferred Qualifications

• Team Collaboration and Communication Skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary and Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $106,000 to $159,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

Export Control Requirements

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high‑quality, low‑cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Recruiting Policy

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.