| Location | Moses Lake, WA |
| Salary | $37 |
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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