Onsite Phoenix: Strategic Material Planner (Aerospace/Defense)

Moog; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Moog, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Material Planner to bridge production needs with material supply, ensuring materials are available in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the right cost to meet program schedules and delivery targets.

The role collaborates with procurement, production, logistics and engineering, adheres to MPS dates, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes. Aerospace/Defense experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills for demand forecasting and inventory analysis.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Problem solving ability to address supply chain challenges quickly.
• Experience in a complex manufacturing environment; Aerospace/Defense‑preferred.
• Knowledge of planning processes including requisition placement and schedule management.
• Technical proficiency with ERP/Inventory systems.
• Experience with Electronic Components.

Responsibilities

• Act as a material planner within the organization representing supply chain.
• Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions, such as delays, shortages, or quality issues.
• Collaborate with critical functions; work closely with procurement, production, logistics and engineering, to align material availability with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Adhere to the promise dates within the MPS.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans for material risks from suppliers.
• Perform data‑driven analysis and trend analysis to identify opportunities and forecast needs.
• Create and expedite purchase requisitions, monitoring PO status, and delivery dates.
• Create and maintain work orders.
• Plan Outside Special Processing (OSP) orders.
• Provide reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders.
• Support master planning with basic forecasting inputs from analyzing part status.
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional problem‑solving initiatives to remove supply constraints.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities to optimize material planning processes for efficiency and cost savings which contributes to team development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Experience in manufacturing/Aerospace

ERP/Inventory systems

Electronic Components experience

Education

ASCM/APICS CPIM Certification

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree or professional certifications

Tools

PowerBI

Rapid Response

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Moog, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Material Planner to bridge production needs with material supply, ensuring materials are available in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the right cost to meet program schedules and delivery targets.

The role collaborates with procurement, production, logistics and engineering, adheres to MPS dates, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes. Aerospace/Defense experience is preferred.