NPI Material Planner: Drive New Product Introductions

Korry-Electronics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

Paid time off plus sick time

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term care plan options

Prescription safety shoe & glasses

Vanpool subsidy

Recognition awards

Employee referral bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA is seeking a New Product Introduction Material Planner to coordinate the introduction of new products with stakeholders across Engineering, Purchasing and Program Management. You will ensure material availability and capacity aligns with schedules for on-time launches.

This role requires a strong MRP background, solid Excel skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of MRP in a manufacturing environment (planning, purchasing, inventory management, capacity planning, and shop floor control).

Responsibilities

• Release job orders to production.
• Provide weekly reports to track WIP for each project, identifying bottlenecks or delays.
• Support regular meetings with stakeholders to monitor milestones and assess customer schedules impact.
• Own communication of shipment statuses and delays to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of the backlog and monitor obstacles affecting schedule performance.
• Manage and execute complex engineering change orders including inventory disposition.
• Partner with Buyers to prevent upcoming supply shortages.
• Manage complex bills of materials.
• Recommend ideas to reduce overall costs.
• Maintain item master modifiers.
• Manage obsolescence and stock depletion.
• Support the assigned business unit with a “can do” attitude.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Continuous improvement

Sense of urgency

Bias for action

Attention to detail

Prioritize tasks

Master scheduling

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Materials issue troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA is seeking a New Product Introduction Material Planner to coordinate the introduction of new products with stakeholders across Engineering, Purchasing and Program Management. You will ensure material availability and capacity aligns with schedules for on-time launches.

This role requires a strong MRP background, solid Excel skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.