Sr. Material Planner

Src,-Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SRCTec, LLC in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Sr. Material Planner to coordinate contract demand in the MRP system and align inventory with the build plan.

You will work with procurement, manufacturing, program management, and engineering to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of related experience, plus strong Excel skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities while maintaining cross-functional relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4+ years of experience.
• Working knowledge of inventory management and MRP systems.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate entry of contract demand into the MRP system and manage material requisitions.
• Align material supply with manufacturing/development build plans.
• Submit purchase requisitions and monitor material risks.
• Interface with procurement to resolve material issues and support continuous improvement.
• Mentor and collaborate with other Material Planners to improve processes.

Skills

Inventory management

MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

SRCTec, LLC is currently seeking a Sr. Material Planner. The selected candidate will work with procurement, manufacturing, program management, manufacturing management, engineering, and production control planners to coordinate and facilitate the entry of contract demand into the MRP system, material requisition process, and inventory alignment to manufacturing schedules & S&OP. This individual will be accountable for current and scheduled material availability.

What You'll Do

• Convert contracts information to demand input in the MRP system
• Responsible for material supply aligning with the manufacturing/development build plan
• Responsible for purchase requisition submission
• Monitor material risks and report to internal customers on their potential impact
• Interface with procurement to identify and resolve material issues
• Support non-conforming material process
• Engage in the S&OP process with program management, finance, & senior leadership to improve part forecasts & inventory levels
• Develop best practices to minimize on-hand inventory (min stocking, EOQ, Common Inventory)
• Provide input to strategic material planning process including material availability analysis
• Support cost and inventory reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Interface with cross functional areas (engineering, procurement, manufacturing management, production planning, supply chain)
• Train, mentor, and support Material Planners, helping build capability and consistency across the team
• Lead by example within the planning group by driving accountability, sharing expertise, and contributing to team-wide process improvements
• Partner with leadership to enhance planning tools, workflows, and documentation to strengthen departmental performance

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4+ years of experience
• Working knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, MRP systems
• Proficient with MS office applications – advanced knowledge of Excel required
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and maintain good cross functional team relationships
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated analytical ability
• Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills

What Sets Us Apart?

SRCTec, LLC is a manufacturing and life cycle management company specializing in the cost-effective production of high-quality, high-reliability, advanced military electro-mechanical products. SRCTec is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc.

SRC is a not-for-profit research and development company that combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $85,000 to $90,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.