Senior Material Planning Specialist & MRP Lead

Jobtailor; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Material Planning Manager in Huntsville, AL to oversee material availability, optimize inventory, and drive strategic improvements in a defense/aerospace environment.

The role requires 5–7 years of material planning or production planning experience, with strong MRP/ERP proficiency and leadership abilities. Collaboration with procurement, production, and program management is essential for uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5–7 years of experience in material planning or related fields, defense/aerospace preferred.
• Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems (Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the material planning process, ensuring material availability for production while optimizing inventory levels.
• Develop and manage advanced MRPs for complex production schedules and contract deliverables.
• Analyze long-term demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
• Assist in leading cross-functional teams to address material planning challenges and implement solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for material planning issues and provide guidance to junior planners and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely purchase-order placement and material delivery.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and minimize waste.
• Work with Production and Program Management to address material shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Adjust material plans for production-schedule changes, contract requirements, and unforeseen challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve material-planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Use data analytics, MRP capabilities, and industry best practices to drive innovation.
• Manage daily activities of direct reports.
• Act as a liaison between Procurement, Production, and Program Management Teams.
• Report to the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Material Planning

MRP/ERP Systems

Leadership

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Material Planning Manager in Huntsville, AL to oversee material availability, optimize inventory, and drive strategic improvements in a defense/aerospace environment.

The role requires 5–7 years of material planning or production planning experience, with strong MRP/ERP proficiency and leadership abilities. Collaboration with procurement, production, and program management is essential for uninterrupted operations.