Senior Materials Manufacturing Planner (R4622)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Material Planner to enhance our materials planning and procurement processes. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing material usage, driving efficiency, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to support operational success.

What you'll do:

Leadership and Execution (Individual Contributor):
• 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.
Materials Analysis and Planning:
• 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.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• 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.
System Improvements:
• 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.
  Supply Chain Performance Enhancement:
• Contribute to supply chain performance improvements through effective use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) 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.

Required 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or engineer-to-order environment.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems and strong proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze demand, inventory, and consumption data to drive accurate planning decisions.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

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Full-time regular employee offer package: 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)
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