Material Planner

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. • Auburn Hills, MI • 5h ago

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.

EEO/M/F/D/V#LI-Onsite

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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