Production Material Planner

Employee Workplace; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Elizabeth City, NC, is seeking a Materials Production Planner to coordinate and expedite materials to meet production schedules. The role involves forecasting requirements, generating requisitions, tracking orders, and ensuring material availability through cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and hands-on experience with MRP, ERP systems, and MS Office, with strong analytical and organizational skills to manage costs and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in material planning and inventory control is preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office (Excel, SharePoint).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite materials to meet production schedules.
• Forecast material requirements and generate requisitions.
• Track orders, deliveries, and inventory costs.
• Resolve shortages and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare status reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Material planning

MRP coordination

Procurement expediting

ERP systems

Technical drawings

Analytical skills

Cost tracking

Cross-functional work

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Materials Production Planner

Location: On-Site Elizabeth City, NC
Industry: Aerospace Defense Intelligence Gathering
Pay/Duration: 30.00 – 45.00 per hour based off experience / 12 months plus contract to hire / PTO

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Planner / Scheduler to coordinate and expedite materials, supplies, and documentation to meet production and program schedules. Responsibilities include forecasting material requirements, generating requisitions, tracking orders and deliveries, monitoring inventory and costs, resolving material shortages, and coordinating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management. The position also requires maintaining accurate records, preparing status reports, tracking schedule progress, and ensuring materials are available when needed.

Required Skills

• Material planning, scheduling, and inventory control
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and supply chain coordination
• Purchase requisitions, order tracking, and material expediting
• Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, and ERP systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production schedules
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to track costs, monitor schedules, and manage competing priorities
• Cross-functional coordination and attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.