Materials Planner

JOB TITLE: Materials Planner 
LOCATION:Moses Lake, WA
PAY RATE: $37-41/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Examines engineering drawings for inaccuracies in material or component specifications.

• Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings to calculate material quantities and types required.

• Determines make versus buy sub-assemblies and builds Bill of Material in MRP system.

• Ensures data integrity within MRP for planning, procurement, and production execution.

• Calculates material requirements based on production schedules, lead times, and demand forecasts.

• Generates and manages purchase requisitions aligned with production needs.

• Monitors and tracks material deliveries to align with aircraft modification schedules.

• Coordinates with Procurement and Stores to maintain adequate parts and raw material levels.

• Analyzes material costs and identifies opportunities to optimize value and reduce waste.

• Drives improvements in planning processes, material flow, and system utilization.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2–5 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in aerospace or aircraft interiors preferred.

• Demonstrated advanced expertise with Database software; Internet software, MRP software, Inventory and order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and materials specifications.

• Familiarity with procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities, preferably related to VIP aircraft interiors.

• In-depth knowledge of MRP systems and logic, and familiarity with manufacturing flows and production planning.

• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to drive continuous improvement processes and standards.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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