Material Planner

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:The Material Planner / Production Control Coordinatoriis responsible foriowning MRP execution, production planning, and material control system integrity to ensureiaccurate,itimely, and executable plans that support engineering, manufacturing, and program delivery.This role serves as the primary system owner and operator of MRP/ERP (Costpoint) for material planning and production control, ensuring demand signals, BOMs, inventory, and schedules are aligned and translated into actionable work orders, purchase requirements, and production priorities.This position is a dedicated, full-time functionirequiredito ensure theiMRPiand production control systemioperatesiaccurately and effectively. It directly addresses the need for focused ownership of planning and inventory control, separate from execution roles such as Buyers, Kitting, and Shipping/Receiving.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSMRP Ownership & System ExecutionServe as the primary user and owner of MRP/ERP (Costpoint) for planning and production controliRun MRP and ensure outputs (planned orders, shortages, signals) areiaccurateiand actionableiMaintainiplanning parameters including:Lead timesiLot sizesiSafety stockiOrder policiesiValidate system data to ensure reliable MRP outputsiProduction Planning & Work Order ManagementConvert demand (program schedules, MPS, engineering builds) into:Work ordersiPlanned production schedulesiEnsure work orders are:Released correctlyiAligned with material availabilityiSequenced based on prioritiesiMaintain alignment between:Production scheduleiMaterial availabilityiShop floor executioniMaterial Planning & Shortage ManagementIdentifyiand manage material shortages and constraintsiDrive resolution of shortages through coordination with:BuyersiSupply ChainiEngineeringiEnsure materials are planned and available in alignment with production schedulesiAct as theicentral pointiof visibility for material readinessiInventory Control & Data IntegrityEnsure inventory accuracy within ERP/MRP systemsiMonitor andivalidate:On-hand inventoryiAllocationsiWork-in-process (WIP)iKeyword: supply chain, material planning, MRP, production control, scheduling, production planningRequired Experience:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESRequiredStrong understanding of:MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint preferred)iProduction planning and controliInventory management principlesiAbility to interpret:BOMsiWork ordersiProduction schedulesiStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsiHigh attention to detail and data accuracyiAbility to manage complex, cross-functional coordinationiStrong communicationiskillsiPreferredExperience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environmentsiFamiliarity with:AS9100D requirementsiConfiguration management principlesiExperience in high-mix, low-volume production environmentsiEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequiredBacheloris degree in:Supply ChainiOperationsiEngineeringior related disciplinei3+iyears of experience in:Material planningiProduction controliMRP/ERP system executioniPreferredExperience implementing or scaling MRP systemsiExperience in growth-stage manufacturing environmentsiWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSOffice and manufacturing environmentsiFrequent interaction with production floor and inventory areasiMay require extended hours during production surges or system transitionsiTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS0i10% asirequiredifor training, system implementation, or internal coordinationTHE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES.EEO/M/F/D/V#LI-OnsiteFrom: Kratos Defense