Material Planner

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people doing very challenging work with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Material Planner who will report to the Supply Chain Manager on the Operations Supply Chain team. The successful individual in this role is responsible for coordinating material availability to support production schedules and meet customer requirements and On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals. This role works cross-functionally with the Supply Chain Production Shipping Quality and Sales teams to ensure timely visibility of material availability delivery risks and track order fulfillment status. The ideal candidate will be highly organized capable of working independently and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires strong communication skills analytical thinking and the ability to collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to support uninterrupted operations and customer commitments.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles CA and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with internal teams including production planning purchasing logistics and customer service to ensure material availability aligns with customer demand and production schedules.

• Track incoming shipments and proactively follow up on delayed or at-risk deliveries with buyers suppliers and freight carriers.

• Monitor material requirements and inventory levels to minimize production disruptions and support On-Time Delivery (OTD).

• Collaborate with buyers to identify and proactively communicate supply shortages scheduling conflicts and delivery delays to internal teams and escalate critical issues to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.

• Participate in team meetings to review priorities risks and action plans.

• Maintain accurate planning reports delivery schedules and material status updates to ensure on-time delivery of materials required for production and customer shipments.

• Utilize ERP/MRP and internal planning tools to make informed decisions on material availability.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning purchasing inventory management and supplier performance.

• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies quality standards and operational procedures.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED.

• 2 years of planning procurement or logistics.

• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations or Mathematics.

• Knowledge of BOM structures MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing planning processes.

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Indoor air-conditioned facility.

COMPENSATION: $33.65 - $38.46 / hourly

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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years of planning procurement or logistics.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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