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 FUNCTIONS
MRP Ownership & System Execution
Serve as the primary user and owner of MRP/ERP (Costpoint) for planning and production controli
Run MRP and ensure outputs (planned orders, shortages, signals) areiaccurateiand actionablei
Maintainiplanning parameters including:
Lead timesi
Lot sizesi
Safety stocki
Order policiesi
Validate system data to ensure reliable MRP outputsi
Production Planning & Work Order Management
Convert demand (program schedules, MPS, engineering builds) into:
Work ordersi
Planned production schedulesi
Ensure work orders are:
Released correctlyi
Aligned with material availabilityi
Sequenced based on prioritiesi
Maintain alignment between:
Production schedulei
Material availabilityi
Shop floor executioni
Material Planning & Shortage Management
Identifyiand manage material shortages and constraintsi
Drive resolution of shortages through coordination with:
Buyersi
Supply Chaini
Engineeringi
Ensure materials are planned and available in alignment with production schedulesi
Act as theicentral pointiof visibility for material readinessi
Inventory Control & Data Integrity
Ensure inventory accuracy within ERP/MRP systemsi
Monitor andivalidate:
On-hand inventoryi
Allocationsi
Work-in-process (WIP)i
Keyword: supply chain, material planning, MRP, production control, scheduling, production planning
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required
Strong understanding of:
MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint preferred)i
Production planning and controli
Inventory management principlesi
Ability to interpret:
BOMsi
Work ordersi
Production schedulesi
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsi
High attention to detail and data accuracyi
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional coordinationi
Strong communicationiskillsi
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environmentsi
Familiarity with:
AS9100D requirementsi
Configuration management principlesi
Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environmentsi
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
Bacheloris degree in:
Supply Chaini
Operationsi
Engineeringi
or related disciplinei
3+iyears of experience in:
Material planningi
Production controli
MRP/ERP system executioni
Preferred
Experience implementing or scaling MRP systemsi
Experience in growth-stage manufacturing environmentsi
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office and manufacturing environmentsi
Frequent interaction with production floor and inventory areasi
May require extended hours during production surges or system transitionsi
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
0i10% asirequiredifor training, system implementation, or internal coordination
THE 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.
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