Description
We are seeking a Material Planner to join our Demand & Supply Planning team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and sourcing materials to support the rapid iteration and building of cutting-edge defence hardware. This includes static equipment, mobile ground equipment, and flight vehicles. The Material Planner will have full ownership of certain assemblies and product lines, and will be ultimately responsible for sending the correct signals to Purchasing and Manufacturing on what and when to buy or build.
Key responsibilities include developing and managing the production plan, providing visibility on part shortages to purchasing and production teams, and providing forecasts to the Supply Chain team for components required for production. The Material Planner will also partner with cross-functional teams to prioritise supply allocations and work cross-functionally with the Engineering team to provide visibility into material coverage on component changes.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in either a supply chain or production-type role where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies were built. Prior knowledge of Netsuite or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is also required. Ability to travel up to 15-20% and eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance are also necessary.