What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Material Planner position at Stark Aerospace?
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain production and material plans in line with demand forecasts ad inventory targets.
- Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure material availability and production readiness.
- Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular inventory analysis to minimize stockouts and excess inventory
- Generate short and long term production schedules, ensuring alignment with capacity and resource availability
- Analyze production data, lead times, and material usage trends to optimize planning accuracy.
- Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) in ERP/MRP systems.
- Identify and escalate potential supply chain risks or constraints proactively
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
- Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to align inbound/outbound material flows with production needs.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders to track KPIs such as OTIF (On-time In-Full), forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain roles (or entry-level if applicable.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Powe BI, etc.)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.)
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and production scheduling.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paces environment.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving mindset
- Time management
- Strategic thinking
- Collaborations and communication
- Adaptability