What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at Powerus?
About Powerus
Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.
Mission
Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.
Why Join Powerus
A Powerus aircraft build depends on hundreds of purchased components arriving before the line needs them. A single shortage stops a line.
The Material Planner converts the production schedule into material requirements and keeps them current as the schedule changes. Buyers place the orders; the planner determines what is needed, when, and in what quantity.
Position Overview
Powerus is seeking a Material Planner to run material requirements planning for production at Rock Hill, including MRP execution, shortage management, inventory levels, and kitting.
Key Responsibilities
- Run MRP and translate the production schedule into purchase and work order requirements
- Release purchase requisitions and coordinate with buyers on delivery dates
- Identify and expedite shortages that affect production
- Maintain inventory levels, safety stock, and reorder points
- Coordinate kitting and material staging for production lines
- Maintain bill of materials and inventory accuracy with engineering and receiving
- Report on material availability and inventory metrics
Qualifications
- Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in material planning, production planning, or inventory control
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems
- Proficiency with spreadsheets
- U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS CPIM certification
- Experience in electronics or electromechanical manufacturing
- Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP
- Experience in a production ramp
What We Look For
Candidates should have planned material for a production line through a rate change and be able to explain how they identified shortages before they reached the floor.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.