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Materials Planner
$85k - 110k per year
eMobility
US
San Francisco, California, United States
Permanent
Hybrid
Piper Maddox have recently partnered with an exciting start-up with one mission – reducing the number of gas-powered vehicles and increasing the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the United States.
Currently, we are looking for a Materials Planner to join the team. This person will be responsible for taking ownership of production scheduling and material flow.
In this position, you will be tasked with a number of things including:
- Maintain and distribute the weekly production schedule, coordinating closely with Production, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to match labor, material, and capacity needs.
- Release Manufacturing Orders (MOs) and Work Orders (WOs) on a recurring schedule, ensuring all work centers and warehouse teams have what they need for kitting and picks.
- Work with Production and Warehouse teams to streamline material movement throughout WIP, ensuring efficient routing and minimal bottlenecks.
- Resolve planning challenges such as shortages, BOM inaccuracies, unplanned demand, and system-related issues before they impact operations.
- Partner with Procurement to conduct spot buys for urgent material needs and expedite critical components.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement on ECOs, new product introductions, and sourcing timelines, ensuring materials are available for smooth transitions.
- Interface with Finance to support COGS accuracy, investigate production variances, and maintain clean WIP and finished-goods data.
- Continuously refine planning workflows, scheduling methods, and material movement processes based on real-time feedback and performance data.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in material planning, inventory control, production scheduling, or similar supply chain functions—preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals, inventory practices, and production planning methodologies.
- Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems, with experience contributing to upgrades, implementations, or system optimizations.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
If this sounds like the kind of position you would like to be considered for, please follow the links and apply!
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