Material Planner (Electrical)

Role description

Role Overview

The Material Planner, Electrical is responsible for determining whether the production schedule is materially feasible for electrical components, including switchgear, PDC components, and specialized cable/wire. This role serves as the vital operational bridge between production planning, physical inventory, and strategic sourcing.

What You Will Do

Run MRP, maintain Clear-to-Build (CTB) status, manage shortages proactively, and own the day-to-day supplier forecast and commitment cadence. Identify potential material shortages well ahead of the production floor, escalating to Strategic Sourcing for expedite or dual-sourcing actions and tracking resolutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of MRP logic and BOM structures, excels at data-driven scheduling, and thrives in high-accountability environments where catching a constraint early makes all the difference.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of dedicated experience in material planning, supply planning, or MRP execution, ideally within industrial equipment, hardware manufacturing, or electrical commodities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Solid working knowledge of MRP logic, complex BOM structures, and ERP planning modules (e.g., Acumatica or similar enterprise systems).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating rolling forecasts and delivery commitments directly with suppliers.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data manipulation to manage inventory feeds, shortage lists, and CTB reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location