Material Planner at Divergent | Torrance, California

DivergentTorrance, California, United States

On-site Full-time $81.9K/yr - $112.6K/yr

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QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supply chain management, materials planning, or a related field. A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Proven experience in material planning and vendor management is essential, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment are crucial for success in this role.

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Role Overview

The Material Planner plays a vital role in ensuring production readiness by planning material requirements, managing the release of supply from blanket purchase orders, and overseeing the flow of materials through our vendor network. This position collaborates closely with Production, Engineering, and Procurement teams to guarantee that materials are available to maintain stable and reliable production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning & Schedule Stabilization

Develop and maintain comprehensive material plans that align with production schedules to reduce delays.
Release materials from blanket purchase agreements according to demand signals, consumption trends, and established production timelines.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries that uphold stable production plans.
Manage the flow of sub-components through vendors to ensure timely delivery of end items for production.
Promptly resolve shortages, supplier delays, or quality issues to safeguard production schedules.
Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives by enhancing planning accuracy and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to enhance material flow and schedule reliability.

Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) & Impact Analysis

Review ECOs to assess impacts on materials, BOM, and processes.
Conduct impact analyses to evaluate inventory exposure, transition timing, and potential effects on production schedules.
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement to implement changes smoothly, minimizing disruptions and avoiding unnecessary costs and obsolete inventory.

Supplier Collaboration

Engage with suppliers in both operational and strategic capacities to optimize material availability.

About Divergent

Divergent is pioneering the future of manufacturing with its cutting-edge Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). Our mission is to revolutionize the automotive and aerospace industries by leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning to create superior, cost-effective, and customizable manufacturing solutions.

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