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Material Planner
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BlueHalo, an AV company .
Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Material Planner to join our dynamic supply chain team. The role entails end-to-end material planning, purchase order and purchase request management, and ensuring successful execution of purchasing and inventory strategies.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead material planning processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
Collaborate with the team to develop, maintain, and execute detailed material plans based on production forecasts, demand planning, and inventory levels.
Support engineering and operations in forecasting demand and ensuring material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle from initial request to final delivery, ensuring accuracy and alignment with production and inventory needs.
Collaborate closely with pre‑buy, procurement, and inventory managers to coordinate and facilitate the purchase request process, ensuring seamless communication between departments.
Track and expedite purchase orders, addressing any discrepancies or delays in the supply chain.
Work cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure efficient material flow and on‑time deliveries.
Ensure alignment of purchase orders with supply and demand plans, adjusting to unforeseen shifts in production requirements or material shortages.
Continuously assess and improve material planning and purchasing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize costs.
Develop and implement best practices for managing purchase requests and overseeing purchase orders and inventory.
Utilize data and analytics to identify opportunities for process improvements, proposing solutions and driving implementation.
Proactively identify potential risks or disruptions within the supply chain and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to mitigate them.
Ensure proper contingency plans are in place for material shortages, delayed shipments, or unexpected changes in demand.
Resolve any issues that arise during the purchasing or material planning processes, including supply shortages, quality issues, and delivery delays.
Execute material planning strategies, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials to support production schedules.
Regularly communicate material status updates to leadership and key stakeholders, highlighting potential risks or concerns.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
3+ years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain management.
Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and production scheduling processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
6 months of Oracle Fusion experience.
US Citizen or permanent resident with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret‑level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent problem‑solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle complex situations effectively under pressure.
Understanding of Microsoft Project and Microsoft BI.
1 year of Oracle Fusion experience.
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $70-80k. AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The official compensation depends on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holidays and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Location Solana Beach, CA
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Material Planner
role at
BlueHalo, an AV company .
Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Material Planner to join our dynamic supply chain team. The role entails end-to-end material planning, purchase order and purchase request management, and ensuring successful execution of purchasing and inventory strategies.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead material planning processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
Collaborate with the team to develop, maintain, and execute detailed material plans based on production forecasts, demand planning, and inventory levels.
Support engineering and operations in forecasting demand and ensuring material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle from initial request to final delivery, ensuring accuracy and alignment with production and inventory needs.
Collaborate closely with pre‑buy, procurement, and inventory managers to coordinate and facilitate the purchase request process, ensuring seamless communication between departments.
Track and expedite purchase orders, addressing any discrepancies or delays in the supply chain.
Work cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure efficient material flow and on‑time deliveries.
Ensure alignment of purchase orders with supply and demand plans, adjusting to unforeseen shifts in production requirements or material shortages.
Continuously assess and improve material planning and purchasing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize costs.
Develop and implement best practices for managing purchase requests and overseeing purchase orders and inventory.
Utilize data and analytics to identify opportunities for process improvements, proposing solutions and driving implementation.
Proactively identify potential risks or disruptions within the supply chain and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to mitigate them.
Ensure proper contingency plans are in place for material shortages, delayed shipments, or unexpected changes in demand.
Resolve any issues that arise during the purchasing or material planning processes, including supply shortages, quality issues, and delivery delays.
Execute material planning strategies, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials to support production schedules.
Regularly communicate material status updates to leadership and key stakeholders, highlighting potential risks or concerns.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
3+ years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain management.
Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and production scheduling processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
6 months of Oracle Fusion experience.
US Citizen or permanent resident with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret‑level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent problem‑solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle complex situations effectively under pressure.
Understanding of Microsoft Project and Microsoft BI.
1 year of Oracle Fusion experience.
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $70-80k. AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The official compensation depends on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holidays and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Location Solana Beach, CA
#J-18808-Ljbffr