Production Planner & Materials Scheduler (MRP)

ModalAI, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime and bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ModalAI, Inc. is seeking a Build Planner to synchronize demand with production. You’ll partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to schedule prototypes, manage MRP, and maintain inventory accuracy onsite in San Diego.

You will release and track work orders, oversee kitting, and drive cycle counts while coordinating with procurement on material constraints and supplier lead times. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in supply chain or related field.
• 2+ years in production scheduling, material planning, or production control in manufacturing.
• Experience running MRP and administering work orders in ERP systems.
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings, supplier lead times, and inventory control.
• Strong skills with spreadsheets and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Convert demand, forecasts, and safety stock into weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Sequence builds against capacity, staffing, and part supply with Production leads.
• Communicate schedule changes and delivery dates to leadership.
• Run MRP regularly to identify material constraints and deficits.
• Submit purchase requisitions with part numbers, quantities, and needed dates.
• Create, release, track, and close work orders in the ERP system.
• Oversee kitting and ensure BOM parts are available for builds.
• Set min/max levels, reorder points, and safety stock; manage cycle counts.
• Coordinate ECOs and new product introductions affecting schedules.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and planning data; report on KPIs.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP

ERP systems

BOMs & routings

Google Workspace

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

ModalAI, Inc. is seeking a Build Planner to synchronize demand with production. You’ll partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to schedule prototypes, manage MRP, and maintain inventory accuracy onsite in San Diego.

You will release and track work orders, oversee kitting, and drive cycle counts while coordinating with procurement on material constraints and supplier lead times. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.