Materials Planner

JOB TITLE:

MATERIAL PLANNER

JOB LOCATION:

STERLING, VA WAGE RANGE*: 34.00 (2YR EXP) 38.00 (5YR EXP) JOB NUMBER: SAIJP

JOB DESCRIPTION Primary Responsibilities
• Develop raw material schedule requirements based on contract requirements, Bills of Material (BOMs), technical specifications, and production schedules
• Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages and develop procurement and fabrication recommendations based on material availability, lead times, and production priorities
• Analyze supplier quotations, pricing, availability and lead times to support procurement recommendations
• Prepare and enter purchase requisitions in MRP system for processing by Buyers
• Execute purchase-card (P-Card) procurements in accordance with company policies
• Coordinate material requirements for work in process (WIP), including material availability, allocation, and staging to support production schedules
• Monitor supplier delivery commitments, maintain accurate material status information, and communicate potential shortages or schedule impacts
• Expedite material deliveries and coordinate resolution of supplier delays to support production commitments
• Coordinate disposition and processing of non-conforming (NC) materials, vendor returns, and replacement material requirements with Quality and Procurement
• Plan and manage material movement though receiving, warehouse, production, and shipping
• Maintain material planning accuracy by coordinating engineering changes, BOM revisions, and configuration requirements with Engineering and Production
• Identify material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete material, and other conditions affecting production efficiency and cost
• Support inventory accuracy, material traceability, and quality and configuration management requirements
• Provide material status, shortage reports, and procurement updates to management The candidate must possess working understanding of quality management, configuration management, and material traceability requirements within a hardware production environment operating under ISO/AS9100 quality management practices Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits;

dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.