Planner

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Planner to join a global, industry-leading technology company for a long-term contract assignment. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring the flow of materials to support build plans and meet critical operational targets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise in material requirements planning (MRP) to a collaborative, cross-functional environment driving cutting-edge projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Coordination: Plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through the production process to meet project timelines with minimal supervision.
• Demand Planning: Perform material requirement analysis to support both near-term execution and longer-term demand planning; identify and resolve supply gaps.
• MRP System Management: Maintain and update MRP system data, including Bills of Materials (BOM) and item attributes, to ensure accurate material planning.
• Inventory & Disposition: Assess material availability and provide recommendations for disposition (e.g., excess, alternate usage, or obsolescence) in coordination with cross-functional partners.
• Agile Adaptation: Adjust manufacturing and supply plans in response to design changes, material constraints, or shifting priorities; communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Shortage Management: Identify, track, and resolve material shortages or planning deviations; generate and communicate clear shortage reports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Business teams to align on requirements, schedules, and priorities.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Must Have):

• Education & Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field OR
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Software Proficiency: Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word).
• Core Skills: Strong collaboration, structured problem-solving, and detail-oriented task management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have):

• Experience: 2 years of experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) materials planning, production operations, or engineering program support.
• Systems: Proficiency in Oracle ERP and/or experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse.
• Certifications: APICS or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Soft Skills: Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within a matrixed organization and strong presentation/communication skills.