Supply Chain Planner

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

As a Supply Chain Planner at Senra Systems, you will be responsible for ensuring material readiness for production and maintaining accurate clear-to-build (CtB) status for assigned work orders. You will serve as a key coordination point between Supply Chain, Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Programs to proactively identify shortages, expedite materials, allocate inventory, and remove material-related barriers to production.

This role is highly execution-focused and requires strong organizational skills, urgency, and attention to detail. Success is measured by material readiness, clear-to-build attainment, shortage resolution, and ensuring production starts on time.

• Manage material readiness for assigned orders from release through production start.
• Maintain accurate clear-to-build (CtB) status and projected material availability dates for all assigned work orders.
• Monitor material shortages and proactively drive resolution before they impact production schedules.
• Allocate available inventory across work orders based on production priorities and customer commitments.
• Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to expedite critical material deliveries.
• Partner with Inventory to validate material availability, transactions, receiving status, and inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Programs to resolve BOM discrepancies, obtain alternate part approvals, and material-related engineering issues.
• Support work order readiness reviews and provide material status updates during production planning meetings.
• Maintain accurate shortage tracking, supplier updates, and recovery plans within ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure delivery dates align with production requirements.
• Escalate material risks and supply constraints that may impact on-time delivery.
• Partner with Production Coordinators and Supervisors to ensure production priorities align with material availability.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring shortages and material planning issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of material planning processes, clear-to-build workflows, and planning data accuracy.

• 3+ years of experience in material planning, production control, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and SQL.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Inventory, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership in resolving material-related issues.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and execution focus.
• Ability to identify risks and drive issue resolution with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours).

• Aerospace, defense, electronics, cable assembly, or wire harness manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing supplier expedites and shortage resolution.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience partnering with IT Systems to build and improve ERP material planning tools and reports.
• Experience using PowerBI and large data set-analysis savvy.

• Maintain accurate clear-to-build status for all assigned work orders.
• Ensure material shortages are identified and escalated ASAP.
• Drive closure of material shortages, late supplier deliveries, and inventory issues impacting production.
• Maintain recovery plans for all material-constrained work orders.
• Support achievement of factory on-time delivery and schedule attainment goals.
• Ensure production starts on time through proactive management of material readiness and supply risk.

• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA.

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) plan to set yourself up for retirement
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