Materials Planner

JOB TITLE: MATERIAL PLANNER
JOB LOCATION: STERLING, VA
WAGE RANGE*: 34.00 (2YR EXP) 38.00 (5YR EXP)
JOB NUMBER: SAIJP00039233
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree w 2 years relevant experience, or 5 years related experience in a hardware production or material planning environment in lieu of a degree
Experience supporting material planning, procurement coordination, inventory control, or production material management
Ability to balance competing priorities, proactively resolve material issues, and communicate risks affecting production schedules
Demonstrated attention to detail, data accuracy, analytical skills, and follow-through
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Foundational understanding of quality assurance, configuration management, material traceability principles
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Responsibilities
Develop raw material schedule requirements based on contract requirements, Bills of Material (BOMs), technical specifications, and production schedules
Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages and develop procurement and fabrication recommendations based on material availability, lead times, and production priorities
Analyze supplier quotations, pricing, availability and lead times to support procurement recommendations
Prepare and enter purchase requisitions in MRP system for processing by Buyers
Execute purchase-card (P-Card) procurements in accordance with company policies
Coordinate material requirements for work in process (WIP), including material availability, allocation, and staging to support production schedules
Monitor supplier delivery commitments, maintain accurate material status information, and communicate potential shortages or schedule impacts
Expedite material deliveries and coordinate resolution of supplier delays to support production commitments
Coordinate disposition and processing of non-conforming (NC) materials, vendor returns, and replacement material requirements with Quality and Procurement
Plan and manage material movement though receiving, warehouse, production, and shipping
Maintain material planning accuracy by coordinating engineering changes, BOM revisions, and configuration requirements with Engineering and Production
Identify material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete material, and other conditions affecting production efficiency and cost
Support inventory accuracy, material traceability, and quality and configuration management requirements
Provide material status, shortage reports, and procurement updates to management
The candidate must possess working understanding of quality management, configuration management, and material traceability requirements within a hardware production environment operating under ISO/AS9100 quality management practices

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MRP systems, preferably Costpoint
Comprehensive understanding of requirements planning, inventory management, procurement lead times, and production scheduling
Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing
Familiarity with engineering BOMs, drawing revisions, and engineering change process to pull inventory from shelves
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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