Material Planning Analyst
•4 days ago
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, Texas |
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Job Description
Material Planning Analyst
Location: Austin, TX (100% Onsite)
Compensation: ~$80,000 base + 5% bonus
Direct Hire / Permanent Position
Overview
We are seeking a Material Planning Analyst to support production and customer delivery through effective material planning, ERP management, and cross-functional coordination. This role is focused on true material planning within a custom OEM manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for experience in electronics manufacturing.
This position works closely with a key customer account and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage material readiness to meet production and delivery commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute day-to-day material planning activities to support production schedules and customer demand
- Analyze and manage MRP/ERP outputs to ensure accurate supply planning and material availability
- Coordinate with customers, purchasing, and production teams to ensure clear-to-build status
- Maintain and update bill of materials (BOMs), item master data, and planning parameters
- Monitor and track material shortages, excess, and inventory levels; drive corrective actions as needed
- Generate and manage purchase orders based on demand and forecast requirements
- Support customer-owned/consigned inventory and material flow
- Use Excel to analyze data, track metrics, and support reporting needs
- Identify and resolve data integrity issues within ERP and planning systems
- Assist with engineering change orders (ECOs), deviations, and new product introductions (NPI)
- Communicate risks, delays, or supply issues proactively to internal teams and customers
Required Qualifications
- 1+ year of material planning experience (must be true planning, not purely analytical/reporting roles)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (electronics or custom OEM strongly preferred)
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
- Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional teams
- Understanding of BOMs, inventory management, and supply planning concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS environments
- Exposure to consigned materials or customer-owned inventory models
- Familiarity with ECOs, NPI, and supply chain risk management
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