Job Summary:

The Material Planner will be responsible for all materials planning for assigned products and/or manufacturing cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule. Manage inventories and ensure the material resources are consistent with production schedules.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful

• Determining the required materials needed to fulfill customer demand.
• Works on complex "developmental" and "transition to production" programs and other projects with no supervision.
• Has strong knowledge of multi-site MRP system, to include project pegged materials, and understands its relationship with most facets of the business.
• Ensure required material is available on time (Material Planning Analysis - Line of Balance (LOB) review with Production Planner to ensure all material needed is available and action accordingly)
• Participate in SIOP, and ERP simulation activities
• Planned purchase order analysis - reviewing MRP output for buy items.
• Firming Planned Purchasing Order -to include qty needed (including required attritions based off analysis) and delivery schedule per MRP
• Inventory Transfers & Cost Pegged Transfers (pre-production order release working with Warehouse Team)
• Identify risk and opportunities relative to material availability.
• Cooperates with coworkers and helps team leader meet goals. Shares information and ideas with the team. Treats others with respect and supports their ideas, listens to others ideas, asks questions, encourages others to exchange or support their ideas. Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities.
• Understands multi-level BOMs and effects of changes
• Attends CCB if supporting a program. Determine the Impact of ECO to Material Requirements (coordinate with teams effected by ECO on material)
• Support the Disposition of Suspect and Non-Conforming Material Including Return to Suppliers
• Understands the impacts of applicable regulations on supported program(s), including RoHs, Reach, FAA, FDA, FAR/DFAR, and ITAR
• Creates complex reports in support of programs and present to leadership team as required
• Report status and metrics related to material availability and ensure data integrity
• Participates in MRB meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Authorities:
• Authorized to set material delivery schedules for critical raw material items to support production/deliveries, and corporate level inventory, and cash flow goals and initiatives.
• Provide direction to Buyers based on analysis, and ERP planning signals (exception messages)
• Provide direction to Warehouse personnel pertaining to movement and control of materials across sites
• Collaborates with Production Planning and Procurement as main Supply Chain point of contact
• Other delegated duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain
• Skills/Knowledge required:
• FAR/DFAR strong working knowledge
• Aerospace, Military or similar industry
• Understanding of Products:
• Military specification
• Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Commodity Management Experience
• Electronic Component and/or Assembly Experience
• Demonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory
• Strong knowledge of contracting suppliers for building of products IAW SOWs and Specifications
• Strong program/project management experience
• Strong communication skill both verbal and electronic
• Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced

#LI-TS1 Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD& D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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