Material Planner (Aerospace)

Location: Moorpark, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $65,000–$90,000 per year

Company

Develops aerospace and defense technologies supporting space missions and military applications.

What you will do

• Manage material flow and inventory movement from customer order through production and shipment.
• Review supply and demand in ERP/MRP systems and establish material requirements for production.
• Coordinate raw material receipt, inventory allocation, shop orders, material kits, and point-of-use materials.
• Maintain inventory transaction records, including Customer Furnished Property, and support receiving inspection and X-ray priorities.
• Arrange shipments, prepare packing slips, and coordinate logistics with internal functions and customers.
• Lead inventory audits, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, training, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in materials management, logistics, and planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of configuration management, supply chain, material control, manufacturing, and shipping processes.
• Experience with import/export requirements and international shipping.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong planning, organization, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret work orders and technical documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on aerospace and defense programs supporting space and military missions.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interact with employees at all management levels.