Strategic Materials Planner — On-Time Production & Supply

Antenna Research Associates, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Material Planner in Laurel, MD to own end-to-end material planning and PO management in support of production programs.

You will coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and maintain accurate ERP data to minimize disruption, including resolving delivery and quality issues. The role requires hands-on planning, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Costpoint or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in material planning, procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• DoD experience preferred and knowledge of supplier performance management.
• Familiarity with inventory control, demand planning, and supply risk mitigation.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint, Oracle, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for day-to-day planning and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end material planning and execution for assigned programs, including PO creation, tracking, and closure.
• Actively expedite orders and communicate with suppliers daily to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve supply issues in real time, including late deliveries, shortages, and quality concerns.
• Review MRP output and act on material exceptions (shortages, reschedules, cancellations).
• Coordinate with production, procurement, logistics, and finance to ensure supply continuity.
• Audit and address excess and obsolete inventory using aging reports.
• Coordinate warranty issues and communicate with suppliers on replacements or repairs.

Skills

Material planning

Procurement

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

BOM interpretation

Engineering drawings

Inventory control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Costpoint

Oracle

Job description

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Material Planner in Laurel, MD to own end-to-end material planning and PO management in support of production programs.

You will coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and maintain accurate ERP data to minimize disruption, including resolving delivery and quality issues. The role requires hands-on planning, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Costpoint or Oracle.