Material Planner

Job Title:
Material Planner

Location:

St. Johns Shipbuilding – Palatka, FL
Department:
Planning / Supply Chain

Reports To:

Planning & Scheduling Manager

Position Summary:
A material planner is someone who will need to understand manufacturing, how to read drawings, understand build strategy and sequencing, and preferably someone with some shipbuilding experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate material requirements to support ongoing and upcoming shipbuilding projects.
• Utilize Visual ERP to create, maintain, and track work orders, bills of material (BOMs), and inventory transactions.
• Review engineering drawings and production schedules to determine accurate material needs and lead times.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and work with Purchasing to expedite critical materials.
• Maintain accurate data in Visual for part numbers, suppliers, and job allocations.
• Collaborate with the Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are kitted and delivered on time to workstations.
• Generate and analyze material status reports to identify risks or delays in the supply chain.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of material planning procedures within Visual.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience in shipbuilding or manufacturing accepted.
• Engineering background and ability to interpret CAD software.
• 2+ years of experience as a Material Planner, Production Planner, or similar role.
• Experience in a shipyard or heavy manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Visual ERP (Infor Visual) required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools.

Work Environment: This position operates in an office and shipyard environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and industrial equipment may occur.

Why Join St. Johns Shipbuilding:

• Contribute directly to the construction of high-quality commercial and government vessels.
• Work with a growing team that values safety, precision, and teamwork.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding Gulf Coast shipyard.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage