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Production Materials Planning Analyst

Stark Aerospace

Stark Aerospace

IT
Columbus, MS, USA
Posted on Sep 27, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain production and material plans in line with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
  • Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure material availability and production readiness.
  • Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular inventory analysis to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
  • Generate short- and long-term production schedules, ensuring alignment with capacity and resource availability.
  • Analyze production data, lead times, and material usage trends to optimize planning accuracy.
  • Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) in ERP/MRP systems.
  • Identify and escalate potential supply chain risks or constraints proactively.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
  • Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to align inbound/outbound material flows with production needs.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders to track KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.

Qualifications:

  • 2–5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain roles (or entry-level if applicable).
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.).
  • Knowledge of inventory management principles and production scheduling.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Time management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Adaptability