Material Planner

Job Descriptions:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Planner / Production Control Coordinator is responsible for owning MRP execution, production planning, and material control system integrity to ensure accurate, timely, and executable plans that support engineering, manufacturing, and program delivery.

This role serves as the primary system owner and operator of MRP/ERP (Costpoint) for material planning and production control, ensuring demand signals, BOMs, inventory, and schedules are aligned and translated into actionable work orders, purchase requirements, and production priorities.

This position is a dedicated, full-time function required to ensure the MRP and production control system operates accurately and effectively. It directly addresses the need for focused ownership of planning and inventory control, separate from execution roles such as Buyers, Kitting, and Shipping/Receiving.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MRP Ownership & System Execution

• Serve as the primary user and owner of MRP/ERP (Costpoint) for planning and production control

• Run MRP and ensure outputs (planned orders, shortages, signals) are accurate and actionable

• Maintain planning parameters including:

• Lead times

• Lot sizes

• Safety stock

• Order policies

• Validate system data to ensure reliable MRP outputs

Production Planning & Work Order Management

• Convert demand (program schedules, MPS, engineering builds) into:

• Work orders

• Planned production schedules

• Ensure work orders are:

• Released correctly

• Aligned with material availability

• Sequenced based on priorities

• Maintain alignment between:

• Production schedule

• Material availability

• Shop floor execution

Material Planning & Shortage Management

• Identify and manage material shortages and constraints

• Drive resolution of shortages through coordination with:

• Buyers

• Supply Chain

• Engineering

• Ensure materials are planned and available in alignment with production schedules

• Act as the central point of visibility for material readiness

Inventory Control & Data Integrity

• Ensure inventory accuracy within ERP/MRP systems

• Monitor and validate:

• On-hand inventory

• Allocations

• Work-in-process (WIP)

• Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required

• Strong understanding of:

• MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint preferred)

• Production planning and control

• Inventory management principles

• Ability to interpret:

• BOMs

• Work orders

• Production schedules

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional coordination

• Strong communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with:

• AS9100D requirements

• Configuration management principles

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in:

• Supply Chain

• Operations

• Engineering

• or related discipline

• 3+ years of experience in:

• Material planning

• Production control

• MRP/ERP system execution

Preferred

• Experience implementing or scaling MRP systems

• Experience in growth-stage manufacturing environments

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office and manufacturing environments

• Frequent interaction with production floor and inventory areas

• May require extended hours during production surges or system transitions

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

0-10% as required for training, system implementation, or internal coordination

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES.

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Keyword: supply chain, material planning, MRP, production control, scheduling, production planning

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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