Material Planner

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Job Title:

Material Planner

Reporting To:

Management, General Supply Chain & Logistics

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Phoenix, AZ

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea, air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting-edge innovation for our valued customers.

Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that enables constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.

Our Space division in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Material Planner to join our dynamic team. The Material Planner will have primary planning responsibilities for multiple business areas, supporting Assembly & Test and other functions. The primary intent of this role is to act as the operational bridge between production needs and material supply, ensuring that the right materials are available, in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the right cost to ensure program schedules are met and delivery targets are achieved.

As our Material Planner, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

• Act as a material planner within the organization representing supply chain
• Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions, such as delays, shortages, or quality issues
• Collaborate with critical functions; work closely with procurement, production, logistics and engineering, to align material availability with the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Adhere to the promise dates within the MPS
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans for material risks from suppliers
• Perform data-driven analysis and trend analysis to identify opportunities and forecast needs
• Create and expedite purchase requisitions, monitoring PO status, and delivery dates
• Create and maintain work orders
• Control effectivity on open work orders
• Plan Outside Special Processing (OSP) orders
• Provide reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders
• Support master planning with basic forecasting inputs from analyzing part status
• Lead or participate in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives to remove supply constraints
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities to optimize material planning processes for efficiency and cost savings which contributes to team development

To be considered for the Material Planner role, you will need to bring with you: 

• Analytical skills for demand forecasting and inventory analysis
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities
• Problem solving ability to address supply chain challenges quickly
• Prior experience in a complex manufacturing environment; Aerospace/Defense-specific industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of planning processes including requisition placement and schedule management.
• Technical proficiency with ERP/Inventory systems
• Experience with Electronic Components

It would also be ideal if you had the following preferred qualifications:  

• ASCM/APICS CPIM Certification
• Any advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus
• Experience with PowerBI, Rapid Response, Advanced analytical skills using Excel
• Experience in supporting lean manufacturing

 How we care for you: 

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs 
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Phoenix, AZ $35.00–$40.00 Hourly

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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