Sr. Material Planner

SRCTec, LLC is currently seeking a Sr. Material Planner. The selected candidate will work with procurement, manufacturing, program management, manufacturing management, engineering, and production control planners to coordinate and facilitate the entry of contract demand into the MRP system, material requisition process, and inventory alignment to manufacturing schedules & S&OP. This individual will be accountable for current and scheduled material availability.
What You’ll Do
Convert contracts information to demand input in the MRP system
Responsible for material supply aligning with the manufacturing/development build plan
Responsible for purchase requisition submission
Monitor material risks and report to internal customers on their potential impact
Interface with procurement to identify and resolve material issues
Support non-conforming material process
Engage in the S&OP process with program management, finance, & senior leadership to improve part forecasts & inventory levels
Develop best practices to minimize on-hand inventory (min stocking, EOQ, Common Inventory)
Provide input to strategic material planning process including material availability analysis
Support cost and inventory reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Interface with cross functional areas (engineering, procurement, manufacturing management, production planning, supply chain)
Train, mentor, and support Material Planners, helping build capability and consistency across the team
Lead by example within the planning group by driving accountability, sharing expertise, and contributing to team-wide process improvements
Partner with leadership to enhance planning tools, workflows, and documentation to strengthen departmental performance
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree required and 4+ years of experience
Working knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, MRP systems
Proficient with MS office applications – advanced knowledge of Excel required
Must be able to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities while meeting deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and maintain good cross functional team relationships
Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated analytical ability
Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills