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Senior Materials Planner (R4622)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Supply Chain
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Dallas, TX$78k - $118kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Experienced Material Planner to optimize material usage, drive procurement efficiency, and collaborate across engineering and procurement to support operational success.

Responsibilities

  • Own the material planning function and ensure day-to-day processes align with company objectives.
  • Develop and execute strategies to optimize material usage and enhance procurement efficiency.
  • Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and provide informal knowledge sharing and best-practice guidance to peers.
  • Analyze material usage and consumption versus planned metrics and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Identify trends and recommend improvements to materials planning parameters to generate accurate procurement signals.
  • Ensure materials planning activities align with operational and production requirements.
  • Partner closely with engineering to integrate new products and materials into planning systems seamlessly.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact to facilitate clear communication between engineering and procurement functions.
  • Adapt materials planning approaches to accommodate product changes and engineering feedback in a timely manner.
  • Recommend and implement enhancements to materials planning systems to streamline procurement processes.
  • Leverage advanced tools, analytics, and data-driven methodologies to improve planning efficiency.
  • Monitor outcomes and continuously refine system configurations to support sustained performance.
  • Contribute to supply chain performance improvements through effective use of MRP tools and techniques.
  • Initiate and support process improvement efforts aimed at increasing efficiency and achieving key performance indicators.
  • Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously strengthen supply chain planning capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain management, with leadership experience preferred.
  • Expertise in MRP systems and a strong understanding of materials planning and supply chain principles.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and departments.
  • Experience in implementing system enhancements and leveraging tools to drive efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional alignment in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Required:Material requirements planning (MRP)Data analysis / ExcelCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers contingent on background check.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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