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This role serves as a subject matter expert on ERP/MRP execution, mentor’s junior planners, and partners cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and program management to resolve material constraints and drive supply chain performance.\nResponsibilities\nMRP Execution & Material Planning\nOwn daily MRP review, exception message disposition, and planned order management for assigned programs\nMaintain item master parameters including subcontract setup, order policies, lot sizes, and safety stock in Infor LN/ERP.\nAnalyze and resolve MRP-driven supply/demand imbalances; escalate critical shortages to procurement and program teams\nEnsure BOM accuracy and coordinate engineering change incorporation into the material plan\nProduction Support & Scheduling\nPublish and maintain production-ready material status reports (CTB/Line of Balance) tied to assembly start dates\nCoordinate with manufacturing and operations to align material pull schedules with shop floor priorities\nProactively identify long-lead and sole-source material risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nServe as planning point of contact for program managers, buyers, and manufacturing leadership on material status\nParticipate in program reviews, IPTs, and SIOP meetings to represent material plan health\nPartner with procurement on supplier escalations, PO expediting, and sub-tier supply chain issues\nCoordinate with quality and receiving on NCR disposition and re-procurement actions\nProgram Finance & Estimating Support\nSupport new business proposals by developing material cost estimates\nCollaborate with program management and contracts to provide material content inputs for ROM and definitive cost proposals\nParticipate in Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews by providing current material actuals, open commitments, and forecast-to-complete data\nPrepare and maintain EAC material reports at the program, identifying variances against budget baseline and recommending corrective actions\nTeam Leadership & Process Improvement\nProvide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior material planners\nLead or support continuous improvement initiatives targeting MRP data integrity, planning cycle times, and inventory turns\nDevelop and document planning standard work, SOPs, and training materials\nAssist Senior Manager in interviewing, onboarding, and developing planning team members\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, materials, or production planning; or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.\nPrior experience in a manufacturing or production support environment is required.\nProficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Infor LN, Oracle, or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.\nAbility to analyze demand data, forecasts, and material reports to drive planning decisions.\nStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.\nEffective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving material shortages.\nKnowledge of electronic components, high-reliability (hi-rel) parts, and associated supply chain processes preferred.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders.\nStellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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