Material Planner

Job Title: Material Planner

Job Location: Torrance CA

Salary: $75000-$85000/yr

TheMaterial Planneris responsible for ensuring the availability of materials to support production schedules customer commitments and inventory optimization. This role manages material requirements monitors supply flow and collaborates with cross-functional teams to minimize shortages and excess while supporting on-time delivery performance.

• Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP) to align with production schedules and customer demand.

• Monitor and manage material flow through the supply chain ensuring timely availability for manufacturing operations.

• Collaborate with Program Managers Operations Purchasing Quality Receiving and Stockroom to resolve material issues and support schedule attainment.

• Review bills of material (BOMs) for structure accuracy and planning parameters; recommend adjustments as needed.

• Track shortages and excess materials partnering with Purchasing to expedite orders or mitigate risks.

• Monitor supplier delivery dates and work with the procurement team to resolve delays.

• Support new contracts and projects by managing material readiness and planning activities.

• Provide regular reporting on material status shortages and risks to internal stakeholders.

• Analyze demand and historical usage trends to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce shortages/excess.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures program priorities and quality requirements.

• Bachelors degree and minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain materials or production planning; or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Prior experience in amanufacturing or production support environmentis required.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Infor LN Oracle or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Ability to analyze demand data forecasts and material reports to drive planning decisions.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving material shortages.

• Knowledge of electronic components high-reliability (hi-rel) parts and associated supply chain processes preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams suppliers and program stakeholders.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder) or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).