Material Planner 2
Work Arrangement
On-site position with occasional travel.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Material Planner 2 who will be responsible for ensuring the availability of materials to support the master schedule while managing inventories, cost, and supplier performance. The material planner's responsibilities include utilization of ERP/MRP tools to translate demand into supply plans and coordinates with purchasing, production, and logistics. A successful Material Planner should be able to ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production material flow.
Essential Functions
- Review forecasts, sales orders, and production schedules to determine material requirements and planning parameters.
- Run and analyze MRP, convert planned orders to purchase requisitions, and collaborate with buyers to execute purchase orders.
- Monitor and expedite material demand to support production priorities and master production schedule commitments.
- Maintain accurate material master data and bills of material fields related to planning, lead times, and lot sizes in the ERP system (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Epicor, Oracle).
- Track inventory levels, coverage, and turns; identify and mitigate shortages, excess, and obsolete stock.
- Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and logistics on schedule changes, engineering changes, and constraint management.
- Liaise with suppliers on delivery dates, reschedules, and recovery plans; escalate and allocate constrained supply as needed.
- Prepare and maintain reports and KPIs for material availability, supplier on-time delivery, and inventory performance.
- Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement, including standardization, lead-time reduction, and consumption-based or pull planning initiatives.
- Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and basic production planning concepts (MRP, safety stock, lot sizing, lead time).
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and strong skills in Excel and data analysis.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with buyers, planners, engineering, production, and suppliers.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities; experience with KPIs and continuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Supply Chain certifications (APICS, CPIM) preferred.
Experience
5+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time
Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.