Senior Materials Planner (R4622)

Shield; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 118.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Zusammenfassung

Shield AI seeks an experienced Material Planner to optimize material usage and procurement, aligning planning with production needs. You will own the planning function, drive improvements, and partner with engineering to integrate new products into systems.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, system enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate supply chain performance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain management
• Expertise in MRP systems and materials planning principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across teams and departments
• Experience implementing system enhancements to drive efficiency

Aufgaben

• Own the material planning function and align day-to-day processes with company objectives
• Develop strategies to optimize material usage and procurement efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate new products into planning systems
• Recommend enhancements to planning systems to streamline procurement
• Use data-driven methods to improve planning efficiency and KPIs

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Material Planner to enhance our materials planning and procurement processes. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing material usage, driving efficiency, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to support operational success.

What you'll do:

Leadership and Execution (Individual Contributor):

• Own the material planning function and ensure day-to-day processes align with company objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize material usage and enhance procurement efficiency.
• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and provide informal knowledge sharing and best-practice guidance to peers.

Materials Analysis and Planning:

• Analyze material usage and consumption versus planned metrics and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to materials planning parameters to generate accurate procurement signals.
• Ensure materials planning activities align with operational and production requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with engineering to integrate new products and materials into planning systems seamlessly.
• Serve as a primary point of contact to facilitate clear communication between engineering and procurement functions.
• Adapt materials planning approaches to accommodate product changes and engineering feedback in a timely manner.

System Improvements:

• Recommend and implement enhancements to materials planning systems to streamline procurement processes.
• Leverage advanced tools, analytics, and data-driven methodologies to improve planning efficiency.
• Monitor outcomes and continuously refine system configurations to support sustained performance.

Supply Chain Performance Enhancement:

• Contribute to supply chain performance improvements through effective use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) tools and techniques.
• Initiate and support process improvement efforts aimed at increasing efficiency and achieving key performance indicators.
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously strengthen supply chain planning capabilities.

Required qualifications:

• Proven experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain management, with leadership experience preferred.
• Expertise in MRP systems and a strong understanding of materials planning and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Experience in implementing system enhancements and leveraging tools to drive efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional alignment in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or engineer-to-order environment.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems and strong proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze demand, inventory, and consumption data to drive accurate planning decisions.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

78000 - 118000 USD a year