Production Material Planner

Stark Aerospace Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain material and production plans aligned with demand forecasts. You will collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production to ensure material readiness and minimize stockouts.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. You will support inventory control and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.).
• Knowledge of inventory management and production scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and material plans aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure materials availability and readiness.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular analysis to minimize stockouts and excess stock.
• Generate short and long-term production schedules aligned with capacity and resources.
• Analyze production data, lead times, and material usage trends to improve planning accuracy.
• Maintain planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) in ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify and escalate potential supply chain risks or constraints proactively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for material planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Work with logistics and warehouse teams to align inbound/outbound material flows with production.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to track OTIF, forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production and material plans in line with demand forecasts ad inventory targets.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure material availability and production readiness.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular inventory analysis to minimize stockouts and excess inventory
• Generate short and long term production schedules, ensuring alignment with capacity and resource availability
• Analyze production data, lead times, and material usage trends to optimize planning accuracy.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) in ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify and escalate potential supply chain risks or constraints proactively
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to align inbound/outbound material flows with production needs.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders to track KPIs such as OTIF (On-time In-Full), forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain roles (or entry-level if applicable.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Powe BI, etc.)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.)
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and production scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paces environment.
• Problem-solving mindset
• Time management
• Strategic thinking
• Collaborations and communication

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