Strategic Materials Planner | Hybrid

Aquent

Beaverton (OR)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a seasoned Materials Planner in Portland, OR to own material forecasts and translate demand into supply plans across long-, mid-, and short-range horizons. You will partner with Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Product teams to ensure plan health and mitigate risks.

The role requires 5+ years in supply/materials planning, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong MRP/ERP skills. This hybrid position emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional influence to

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, or related planning function.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, or related field.
Strong understanding of MRP, demand translation, production planning, capacity management, and supply chain metrics.
Experience managing material forecasts and assessing forecast accuracy, completeness, and risk.
Ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage material forecasts by integrating demand and cross-functional inputs into actionable supply requirements.
Translate finished-goods demand into material supply plans across long-, mid-, and short-range horizons.
Monitor plan health, identify forecast gaps, and mitigate risks.
Evaluate forecast completeness, accuracy, and fidelity against planning metrics.
Prioritize materials using segmentation, service levels, risk, and feasibility.
Establish and improve material lead-times and supply strategies to increase flexibility.
Partner with Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Material Development to identify alternatives.
Lead seasonal readiness across product and material categories.
Identify risks and opportunities and coordinate cross-functional actions.