Material Program Planner II (Onsite)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

The Material Planner will plan and manage all aspects of material support for their designated products lines by coordinating efforts with Manufacturing, Product, Sales, Sales Operations and Logistics. Specifically, the Material Planner will utilize MRP to load forecasts, review inventory status, manage purchase orders, and work with the Procurement team to expedite material as necessary to support demand requirements.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale, AZ office with flexibility to set a hybrid schedule
Reports to: Supply Chain Planning Manager

• Manage inventory levels, both raw material and finished goods, in accordance with the quarterly forecasted demand per product line
• Issue purchases orders to align incoming material to support production and demand requirements
• Continuously monitor open purchase order lines and hold regular communication with Supply Chain Analysts to drive on-time delivery
• Develop production plans and communicate production requirements to Manufacturing teams
• Work cross functionally with procurement, receiving, quality, engineering, and other teams to expedite material shortages
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, procurement, engineering, logistics, and program management
• Own critical information such as forecasts, incoming deliveries, and projected demand throughout each quarter
• Manage MRP inputs (forecasts, minimum & maximum inventory levels, etc.) and outputs (planned purchase orders, planned production orders, etc.)
• Become subject matter expert for designated product lines

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or another business-related field
• Two or more (2+) years of experience in purchasing, material planning, inventory management, or related position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Persistent attention to detail
• Join Forces mindset that can influence process change

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work


The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 61,200 in the lowest geographic market and USD 97,920 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

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