Sr Materials Planner

Location:

Irvine, California, United States of America.

The Senior Materials Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating materials and production activities to meet customer demand in a complex aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely order release, maintains production flow, optimizes inventory levels, and drives schedule accuracy while supporting continuous improvement across planning and manufacturing processes to meet on-time customer delivery commitments.

• Plan and schedule customer orders based on demand, production capacity, and operational constraints.
• Create and release manufacturing orders aligned with customer requirements and shop load capacity.
• Prepare shop headers and manage routing documentation for production execution.
• Coordinate planning of subcomponents and assemblies to support overall delivery schedules.
• Maintain and manage release files to ensure proper sequencing of manufacturing lots.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of customer change requests within the system.
• Review daily production reports to monitor schedule adherence and drive improvements.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain electronic routers, including rework routers and in-process planning changes.
• Define manufacturing sequences, operations, and workflow requirements.
• Develop manufacturing dimensions, tolerances, and detailed work instructions.
• Ensure accurate sequencing of orders while optimizing inventory levels.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy, including planning data and daily dispatch lists.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain teams.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Solid Works (intermediate proficiency preferred).
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in materials planning, production planning, or manufacturing.

• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $26 to $39.25 US Dollar (USD) hourly based on a variety of factors. The role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year, 10 paid holidays, and are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, as well as the Company’s 401(k) plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.