Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Materials Planning or related field within manufacturing.
Experience with complex hardware, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing.
Hands-on proficiency with ERP/MRP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
Strong understanding of MRP principles, BOM management, and inventory control.
Proven ability to resolve material shortages under tight timelines.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Responsibilities
Own the MRP process for assigned product lines and convert forecasts into supply plans.
Ensure material availability meets manufacturing requirements while targeting inventory levels.
Analyze supply and demand, identifying shortages and capacity constraints proactively.
Develop mitigation plans to prevent impacts on production and delivery.
Manage supplier commitments for long-lead components and lead communications on demand changes.
Monitor inventory health and drive optimization initiatives to improve service levels.
Maintain planning master data and support S&OP with supply assessments.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunity to influence product delivery and customer satisfaction.
Direct impact on business growth and inventory performance.
Onsite role with dynamic engagement in manufacturing processes.
Access to advanced technology solutions and innovative projects.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Senior Materials Planner to own end-to-end material planning and availability for key hardware product lines. This role is responsible for translating customer demand, forecasts, and production schedules into actionable supply plans while ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and cost.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, excels at balancing supply and demand, and proactively identifies and mitigates supply risks before they impact production. You will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations leadership to drive material readiness, optimize inventory investment, and support business growth.
This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on product delivery, customer satisfaction, inventory performance, and MicroVision's ability to scale advanced technology solutions.
RESONSIBILIES
Material Planning & Supply Assurance
Own the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process for assigned product lines and commodities, converting demand forecasts and production schedules into purchase requirements and supply plans.
Ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing requirements while maintaining targeted inventory levels and cash utilization goals.
Analyze supply and demand at the part-number level, proactively identifying shortages, excess inventory, allocation risks, and capacity constraints.
Develop and execute mitigation plans to prevent line-down situations and customer delivery impacts.
Supplier & Inventory Management
Manage supplier commitments and delivery schedules for long-lead and constrained components, including semiconductors, optics, custom electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
Lead supplier communications related to demand changes, forecast commitments, expedites, recovery plans, and capacity planning.
Monitor inventory health, inventory turns, safety stock levels, excess and obsolete inventory exposure, and inventory accuracy.
Drive inventory optimization initiatives that improve service levels while reducing working capital requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams to ensure material readiness across production and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Collaborate with Engineering on BOM changes, product revisions, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to minimize supply chain disruption.
Support manufacturing scheduling and production sequencing decisions based on material availability and supply constraints.
Coordinate resolution activities for non-conforming, quarantined, or obsolete inventory.
Planning Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Maintain planning master data within ERP systems, including lead times, lot sizes, reorder parameters, safety stock settings, and sourcing rules.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by providing supply assessments, scenario modeling, inventory projections, and risk analysis.
Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor planning performance and material readiness.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, ERP utilization, supplier performance, and overall supply chain resiliency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATOINS
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, Supply Planning, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
