Materials Planner
- Job Title
- Materials Planner
- Job ID
- 27782374
- Location
- North Hollywood, CA
- Other Location
- Description
-
Materials Planner
Full-timeNorth Hollywood, CAExclusive confidential search — details shared with qualified applicants.Benefits You'll Love
- NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
- Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
- Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
- Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment
Become a Key Player as a Materials Planner
You will keep production moving by controlling backlog, planning materials, and coordinating purchases so the organization meets delivery commitments. You will work closely with contracts, purchasing, receiving/shipping, and production teams to ensure timely flow of parts. This role is onsite on a standard daytime shift (5x8 days).
Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team
- Monitor and maintain the sales backlog for assigned planner codes
- Liaise with Contracts to load new sales orders and ensure proper lead-times
- Raise delivery notes and prioritize material handling to meet schedule requirements
- Coordinate purchasing and expedite orders to satisfy production schedules and financial needs
- Review MRP messages, generate work orders, and issue purchase orders based on MRP outputs
- Identify potential late deliveries and implement recovery plans
- Process changes, reschedules, and outside processing to achieve production goals
- Negotiate pricing and delivery terms consistent with schedule needs
Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- 2–4 years of planning experience
- 5 years in production control including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment
- Past MRP/ERP experience (required)
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to prioritize workload, communicate professionally with management, peers, suppliers, and customers, and exercise sound judgment under changing conditions
Here's What Else Might Help You Out
- Knowledge of JDE MRP system
- SAP experience (desirable)
- General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards
- Understanding of military and commercial standards
Pay Range
$46.91 - $58.64/hour
Ready to Make Your Mark?
This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.
- Pay Range
- $46.91 Hourly to $58.64 Hourly