Material Planner

Job Full Description

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Material Planner to coordinate material requirements, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure materials are available to support production schedules and on-time customer deliveries.


This position works closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Quality, Shipping, Receiving, and Stockroom personnel to prevent material shortages, improve inventory efficiency, and support our AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).


What You'll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor material requirements to support manufacturing schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Review production schedules, inventory levels, and open purchase orders to identify material needs and potential shortages.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to track supplier deliveries, expedite materials, and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate material movement and availability with Production Planning, Quality, Shipping, Receiving, and Stockroom teams.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, receiving errors, and material shortages.
• Support cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and annual physical inventory activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, material planning reports, and shortage tracking information.
• Coordinate material priorities, picklists, and work order requirements to support production schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support AS9100 compliance, material traceability, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company safety, quality, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory control, supply chain, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
• Background in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, bills of materials (BOMs), and production scheduling.
• Knowledge of inventory management, material forecasting, and purchasing processes.
• Understanding of AS9100 requirements, material traceability, and lean manufacturing principles.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet applicable ITAR requirements for positions involving export-controlled materials or technical information, where applicable.
• Commitment to following company quality, safety, and operational procedures.

South Pasadena, CA
2442
709 Fremont Avenue
Suite B
South Pasadena, CA 91030