7,924 Materials Planner jobs in the United States

**Now actively hiring for a Materials Planner for a large Aerospace manufacturing company located in Stamford, CT. This is a great opportunity to work for a growing company that provides competitive pay and career advancement. Please submit an application with your resume to be immediately considered for the position!**
**Pay: $70,000-$5,000/year - dependent on experiance**
**Shift: 1st**
**Location: Stamford, CT**
**Job Description:**
Join a dynamic team that manufactures highly engineered niche products for the aerospace, military, and medical markets from a modern facility in Southwestern Connecticut. We are experiencing growth and diversification, leveraging the talents of our employees in product innovation, quality, and customer service. This position plays a critical role in supporting various tasks, including difficult assembly tasks, debugging and repairing field returns, calibrating sophisticated equipment, repairing surface mount components on PCBs, and engaging in both mechanical and optical assembly. If you are driven and excel in high-performance teams, this is an opportunity to thrive in a close-knit group with comprehensive involvement in all aspects of the company.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Support difficult assembly tasks and debug and repair field returns.
+ Calibrate sophisticated equipment and repair surface mount components on PCBs.
+ Engage in mechanical and optical assembly, among other various tasks.
+ Ensure seamless production scheduling and planning.
+ Manage supply chain and inventory control using ERP and SAP systems.
+ Coordinate schedule planning and inventory control.
**Essential Skills:**
+ Experience with production scheduling and planning.
+ Proficiency in supply chain management and inventory control.
+ Knowledge of ERP and SAP systems.
+ Ability to manage warehouse operations and parts inventory.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**
+ Background in materials and inventory planning.
**Why Work Here?:**
Enjoy great benefits and long-term growth opportunities in a tight-knit, family-oriented facility.
**Work Environment:**
Work in the Aerospace & Defense sector, focusing on various lighting mechanisms for military vehicles and aircraft, including LED lights, night vision, and sensory equipment.
**Job Type & Location:**
This is a Permanent position based out of Stamford, Connecticut.
Apply now! We will call you after reviewing your resume.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is 7000.00 - 85000.00/yr.
full benefits, lots of PTO and time off. they ive flexible start and end times. growing company with a growing team so there is opporutnity to continue to work and grow their career.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Stamford,CT.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Description
Materials Planner (Contract) - Manufacturing Industry
Duration: 6-9 months
About the Role:
Our client, a leading manufacturer undergoing a financial and systems transformation, is seeking a Materials Planner to support material flow and inventory management during the company's migration from SAP to SAP S/4 HANA. The Materials Planner will play a critical role in ensuring that raw materials and components are available to meet production schedules, customer demand, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Plan and manage material requirements to align with production schedules and customer demand.
+ Coordinate with procurement, suppliers, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
+ Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and safety stock to avoid shortages or excess.
+ Analyze material usage and forecast requirements to maintain balance between cost and availability.
+ Support the transition to SAP S/4 HANA by adapting planning processes and ensuring accurate data migration.
+ Track supplier performance, resolve shortages or delivery issues, and escalate risks when necessary.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve material planning processes and system accuracy.
Opportunity Highlights:
+ Key role ensuring supply chain stability during a system transformation.
Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
+ 3+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or production planning within manufacturing.
+ Strong ERP knowledge (SAP experience preferred; S/4 HANA a plus).
+ Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
+ Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities.
+ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
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2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418
**_Why Valmont_**
**We're Here to Move the World Forward.**
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a _Fortune_ 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. _We are the modern workforce_ . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
**A Brief Summary of This Position:**
The Materials Planner is responsible for planning and reviewing site demand activities, focusing on accuracy and system data integrity with the goal of supporting site build schedule requirements. The employee participates in tactical business decisions and operates as the liaison between central purchasing and site operations. The Materials Planner is accountable for accurate material demand in the ERP system and timely updates as needed. The incumbent will work closely with the central purchasing team and site operations team.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions and verifying the accuracy of item, quantity and date needed
+ Responsible for assigning available on hand material to satisfy demand recognized by the purchase requisition
+ Responsible for purchasing items from other Valmont facilities to satisfy demand recognized by the purchase requisition
+ Responsible for processing purchase requisitions for Senior Category Buyer if new material purchase is required
+ Responsible for monitoring estimated delivery of material and communicating to stakeholders at site
+ Responsible for gathering all needed information when there is a material reject and communicating with central purchasing
+ Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with internal customers and stakeholders
+ Develop a comprehensive understanding of production processes and how to properly respond to the stated requirements
+ Process Engineering Change Notices for items purchased affecting new or existing materials and communicate with central purchasing
+ Assist central buyer and accounts payable in timely credit/debit reconciliation
+ Active participation in inventory control at the site. Works with shop personnel, inventory control specialist and others to maintain accurate inventory.
+ Participates in lean initiative events
+ Reviews purchasing standard work procedures for improvements to increase customer satisfaction and/or reduce costs
+ Act as a backup for other Material Planners
+ This position reports into the site purchasing leader
+ Other duties as assigned
**Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):**
+ 4+ years of experience with a focus on understanding MRP systems
+ 2+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment or a material role
+ ISM (CPSM), APICS (C.P.I.M.) Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Inventory Management Certification or equivalent
+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment, building relationships with all levels of employees
+ Ability to organize and manage multiple simultaneous priorities and meet aggressive deadlines
+ Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
+ Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
+ A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
**Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:**
+ Previous experience in operations, operations planning, purchasing, master scheduling, production planning, inventory control or production control within an MRP/ERP environment
+ Associate degree in supply chain
**Working Environment and Physical Efforts:**
Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The position does require the incumbent to have a valid US driver's license and be able to travel by plane as required by the job.
**Benefits**
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
+ Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
+ 401k retirement plan with company match
+ Paid time off
+ Employer paid life insurance
+ Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
+ Work Life Support
+ Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
+ Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
+ That's the value we add.

**Purpose of Position**
This role has a critical function in the execution of production requirements and customer satisfaction through the procurement of raw materials at the right time and for the right quantity. Utilization of pull replenishment strategies to drive optimal inventory replenishment levels as well as make necessary strategy changes through the production cycle are critical and part of the key responsibilities for this role. The procedures involve direct contact with suppliers, transportation carriers, customer service, engineering, marketing, and operations staff to meet and exceed current and projected customer requirements.
**Key Responsibilities**
· Utilize pull replenishment material strategy to execute Purchase Orders
· Lead and participate in pull replenishment deployment within production areas of the factory
· Change and drive optimal inventory levels through analysis of lead time, average daily usage, and other critical levers of materials systems analysis
· Responsible for Purchase Order maintenance with suppliers to drive supplier On Time Delivery improvements
· Manage item master data specific to material sizing inputs
· Monitor Purchase Orders and Late Purchase Orders with suppliers, and manage inventory levels to mitigate stock out risk
· Manage supplier consignment level by way of establishing and maintaining min/max/Reorder Point levels
· Drive Root Cause and Corrective actions to implement short term and permanent solutions at improved material flow
· Lead quarterly On Time Delivery review with key suppliers
· Frequently participate in, and lead, continuous improvement workshops (Kaizens) with cross-functional team members to improve quality, delivery, and productivity
· Manage material transfers, New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and End of Life (EOL) to support production and minimize material obsolescence
· Provide raw material forecasts to suppliers
**Background and Skill**
· Bachelor's in business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering or 5 years planning experience if no bachelor's degree
· Minimum of 1 year of materials replenishment experience
· Proficient understanding of material pull systems and methods
· Strong and proven track record of continuous improvement
· Capable to work without close supervision
· Functions effectively in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment
· Prone to take accountability and risks
Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days each year, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and paid sick leave.*
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant's geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
**WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT**
Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.
**WHO IS VONTIER**
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves - delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company's website at .
**At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.**
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.
**Together, let's enable the way the world moves!**
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Job Description

Job Description

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Materials Planner to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Materials Planner is responsible for coordinating all material planning efforts between departments to meet customer expectations and company goals.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Maintain accurate information in MRP system, including item attributes, Bill of Material, production routings, and customer and production schedules.
• Monitor MRP, shortage lists, and related indicators to determine 100% material availability and a high rate of inventory turn to ensure 100% on-time customer delivery; utilizes audit reports and key performance metrics.
• Maintain master schedule or management of entry.
• Evaluate purchased part material requirements and plans supply.
• Release internal production work orders.
• Coordinate cross functional activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production processes.
• Implement Engineering Change Notices.
• Replace materials timely due to non-conformance or scrap.
• Identify and communicate a detailed status on any material planning items impacting the production schedule (e.g., part shortages).
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the materials group and lead improvement initiatives; achieve 100% material availability; increased inventory turnover; transaction, variance, and work order reduction; standard MRP set-ups and physical material flow across multiple programs.
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred. A combination of related experience and education may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• 3 - 5+ years of direct related experience.

Skills:

• Effective communications skills, both verbally and written.
• Ability to identify and deliver results on time and on budget.

Other:

• May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required.
• Must show proof of ability to work in the United States.
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS
Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience, and internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $75,000 -94,000 annually, depending on candidate qualifications.

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

Materials Planner II
**ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY**
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
Ensures 100 percent on-time delivery of products to finished goods as scheduled by AE's committed shipment date. Improves AE's ability to meet customer delivery requirements by understanding BU capacity, identifying constraints, and actively reducing lead times (availability) by product. Minimizes AE's investment in raw and finished material inventory where appropriate.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete PDP Process.
+ Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
+ Provides input to management; schedules and/or interfaces with, material program manager (MPM), marketing, sales, production and engineering managers.
+ Works to resolve (in case of design changes) labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.
+ Develops and implements the company's production control functions including any of the following activities: master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting.
+ Approves quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
+ Coordinates and implements Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in NPI.
+ Analyzes long lead time parts and works with MPM to develop custom supply solutions (e.g. point-of-use material, line-side stocking, kanban, min-max supply, etc.)
+ Coordinate with engineering to create and maintain BOM's in SAP.
+ Coordinate with the program manager to create and maintain the project schedule.
+ Coordinate the release of parts, modules, and/or units to appropriate department in production.
+ Coordinate material selection process and purchase.
+ Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**
+ This position is an in person role and based in the Milpitas, CA office.
+ Primarily works in an fast-paced engineering environment which because of the nature of the product being produced, high voltage and current conditions exist and appropriate precautions must be observed.
+ Also works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment and must also be able to navigate through the production and engineering environment, following the processes and procedures dictated in manufacturing and engineering.
+ Works in a high urgency environment under very limited supervision.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
+ Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product description, and material demand.
+ Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities.
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ 1-3 years in Purchasing/Planning environment
+ Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions with minimal support from management.
+ Basic understanding of planning and the processes associated with manufacturing.
+ Experience in a high mix/low volume, pull-based manufacturing environment.
+ Proven track record of success and growth in positions of increasing responsibility.
+ Previous experience with SAP.
+ Experience working in a team and group setting with upper level managers.
**EDUCATION:**
+ Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, Computer Information Sciences, or equivalent education and/or experience.
**Desirable:**
+ Prefer American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or CPM certification.
**COMPENSATION:**
_As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $90,000 to $110,000 per year._
**BENEFITS:**
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
+ Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
+ Short and long-term disability and life insurance
+ Health savings and flexible spending accounts
+ Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
+ 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
+ 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
+ Company matched 401(k)
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
+ Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
**Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.**
**Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to** ** **

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Materials Planner is responsible for managing the flow of materials to ensure that the production process is supported with the appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials, components, and supplies. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, production teams, and inventory management to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules while optimizing inventory levels, minimizing waste, and reducing costs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in Production Materials Planner duties plus
• Analyze production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory levels to determine material requirements for production.
• Create and maintain material planning records, including bills of materials (BOM), lead times, and reorder points.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery delays, or discrepancies.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid both shortages and overstock situations.
• Coordinate the periodic physical inventory counts and ensure accuracy between actual stock and system records.
• Collaborate with the production team to align material availability with production schedules and timelines.
• Work with other departments such as engineering, quality control, and logistics to resolve any material or production issues.
• Respond quickly to changes in production schedules or unplanned downtime to ensure material availability.
• Track supplier performance regarding lead times, cost, and quality, and work to resolve any issues that arise.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting new suppliers or alternative materials when necessary.
• Monitor material usage and report on trends to identify potential issues with supply or inventory.
• Prepare and present regular reports on material availability, inventory levels, and production progress.
• Use ERP systems or other software to generate and analyze data related to material planning and inventory.
• Identify areas for improvement in the materials planning process, inventory management, or supplier relations.
• Recommend and help implement process changes that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on material needs, production schedules, and overall goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• ASCM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management - CPIM) or equivalent certification.
• Other continued education can be used in lieu of the ASCM certification.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in production planning, materials management, or supply chain roles.
• Proven experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in manufacturing or a related industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies preferred
• Knowledge of advanced planning and scheduling techniques (APS, JIT, etc.)
• Familiarity with global supply chains and internation sourcing preferred

Competencies

• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
• Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan : Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages : Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking : With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO : 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus : For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development : Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts : Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement : Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

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ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders, and overseeing the efficient flow of materials to meet customer demand. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient plant operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers
• Understand customer needs, preferences, and expectations to provide personalized service
• Ensure customer reports and information are accurate and communicated to customer in a timely fashion
• Interface into customer reporting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle for scheduling, production, -most times by lot control), shipping, receiving, and managing procurement of customer owned raw materials for specific customer assigned
• Assist in new product launches, collaborate with commercialization team, and site team to meet with timelines and other targets
• Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution

Order Processing

• Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Verify order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules
• Prepare job files and project specifications for internal processing and manufacturing for specific customer assigned
• Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available

Material Inventory Management

• Participate in material planning process
• Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves
• Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
• Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels

Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and ingredients
• Oversee the supply of raw and packaging materials (whether customer or organization owned) for the facility to include new production to meet production schedules
• Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers

Problem-Solving

• Identify and address customer-related supply chain issues promptly and effectively
• Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, or quality concerns in collaboration with relevant teams

Communication

• Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding order status, changes, and potential issues
• Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to convey customer requirements and expectations

Negotiation and Contract Management

• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers
• Manage contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions

Data Analysis

• Utilize data and analytics to track order performance, customer buying patterns, and inventory levels
• Provide insights to management for strategic decision-making

Quality Focus

• Ensure that materials and products meet quality control standards before delivery to customers
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within customer material account management
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelors degree in related field

Minimum Experience

• Four plus (4+) years of experience in purchasing or material planning, purchasing, materials management
• Food manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated track record in improving inventory accuracy, driving inventory reduction strategies and reducing premium freight
• Strong Math and Typing Skills
• Basic level of business acumen, strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation
• Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Nulogy, Tableau, etc.
• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Vendor/Contractor Management
• Metric Development
• Ability to identify and propose potential solutions to production
• Demonstrated Understanding of Materials Management

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Materials Planner II - Engineering
**ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY**
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
Engineering / Materials Planners manage New Product Introduction (NPI) scheduling and release processes required to successfully design, build, and transfer new products from AE's global design centers into manufacturing. Collaborate with development teams to ensure all NPI deliverables are met. Function as a liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Quality to coordinate product schedules.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete Product Development Process (PDP)
+ Coordinates production plans for new products ensuring availability of material to meet project schedules
+ Manages on-time-delivery goals of products by committed ship date
+ Works to resolve capacity, material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions
+ Approves unit quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements
+ Manages and implements NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
+ Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP
+ Manages the release of parts, modules, and/or units to appropriate department in production
+ Creates and maintains work orders, purchase requests and internal transfer orders
**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**
+ Works in a high-pressure environment under limited supervision
+ Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment
+ Must be able to navigate through the production and engineering environment, following the processes and procedures dictated in manufacturing and engineering
+ Primarily works in an engineering environment which may be noisy and fast-paced
+ The product being produced might have high voltage and current conditions; appropriate precautions must be observed
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Advanced knowledge of internal proprietary system, used for managing projects and materials
+ Ability to lead, plan and support the team related to any material management
+ Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, engineers and peers
+ Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
+ Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based tools, including working knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software
+ Ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ 1-5 years in Purchasing/Planning environment
+ Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with MRP/ERP
+ Proven track record of success and growth in positions of increasing responsibility
+ Previous experience with SAP desired or preferred
+ Experience working in a team and group setting with upper-level managers
+ Knowledge and / or experience of planning, scheduling or organizing tasks
+ Embrace new technology and demonstrate an understanding of computer based systems/equipment.
+ 4 years of experience supporting engineering team, administrative support, or any related experience preferred
+ Knowledge of planning tools, software or CMMS systems preferred
**EDUCATION:**
+ Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent education
+ Prefer American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or Certified Purchasiing Manager (CPM) certification or other international certification
**COMPENSATION:**
_As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 per year._
**BENEFITS:**
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
+ Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
+ Short and long-term disability and life insurance
+ Health savings and flexible spending accounts
+ Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
+ 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
+ 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
+ Company matched 401(k)
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
+ Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
**Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.**
**Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to **
**Applications will be accepted through 8/31/2025 unless the position is filled prior to this date. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.**