Senior Materials Planner (R4622)

The role

This role plans materials for ad hoc independent demand loaded into the ERP system. The planner validates material requests, keeps requirements accurate, and coordinates with requestors and Supply Chain to support material availability.

What you will do

• Review ad hoc material requests for correct part numbers, quantities, need dates, program references and approvals.
• Check for existing demand, inventory and open supply before loading new requirements.
• Load approved independent demand into the ERP system and keep traceability to the original request.
• Update or cancel requirements as needs change.
• Review related MRP outputs and resolve inaccurate or duplicate planning signals.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Inventory Control, Engineering and program teams on shortages and material status.
• Reconcile fulfilled requests and remove stale or canceled demand.
• Maintain simple reporting and improve demand intake and tracking processes.

Required qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in material planning, supply chain or inventory management.
• Hands-on ERP experience and a working understanding of MRP.
• Ability to review demand, inventory and open orders to identify discrepancies.
• Strong Excel, organization and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple changing requests.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Experience supporting engineering, prototype or test material requirements.
• Familiarity with bills of material, revision control and engineering changes.
• ASCM CPIM certification or related training.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity (full-time regular employees)

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.