Material Planning Analyst

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Material Planning Analyst located in Austin TX. 

Reporting to the Director, Materials Planning the Material Planning Analyst role involves maintaining materials/purchasing data, supplying data and information to other production departments, coordinating contracts, maintaining Certificates of Conformance for all suppliers, and creating and maintaining outsource parts schedules.

• →Develop, maintain, and update demand, consumption, and spend forecasting models for assigned programs and business segments.
• →Manage material lifecycle activities including inventory accuracy, shelf-life monitoring, expiration control, and cycle count coordination.
• →Validate consumption assumptions with Engineering and other stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• →Provide regular forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders.
• →Monitor material availability, supplier performance, and potential supply risks; communicate constraints and recovery plans promptly.
• →Drive shortage mitigation activities, including expediting materials, coordinating with suppliers, and providing stakeholder updates.
• →Identify and implement opportunities to reduce excess inventory, scrap, and write-offs through effective inventory optimization strategies.
• →Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and sourcing teams to ensure timely material procurement, deliveries, and cost management.
• →Develop and maintain planning processes, work instructions, and reporting standards while overseeing support teams to ensure data accuracy and process compliance.
• →Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to material planning, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and supply continuity, and present key metrics during management reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in materials or related field.
• Experience in Materials Planning in Manufacturing
• Background in Electronics Manufacturing Industry ideal
• Expert level in Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance, Operations and cost negotiations
• Strong knowledge in customer interfacing

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• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Is Sponsorship Available?