Materials Planner

The posting, as Greenpoint Technologies wrote it

Summary

The Materials Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the MRP system to support timely and cost-effective production of custom aircraft interiors. This role ensures material availability aligns with production schedules by translating engineering designs into material requirements, coordinating cross-functionally, and driving improvements in planning accuracy, lead times, and inventory efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines engineering drawings for inaccuracies in material/component specification, prior to or after formal engineering release, utilizing knowledge of basic engineering and manufacturing principles / techniques.
• Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines “make versus buy” sub-assemblies and builds the Bill of Material in the MRP system.
• Ensure data integrity within MRP to support accurate planning, procurement, and production execution.
• Calculates material requirements based on production schedules, lead times, and demand forecasts.
• Generates and manages purchase requisitions in alignment with production needs.
• Monitors and tracks material deliveries to ensure alignment with aircraft modification schedules and production timelines.
• Supports Engineering, Procurement, Ops, PM, Sales and other personnel to exchange information regarding material specifications, material lead times, substitutions, and costs, as required.
• Works with Procurement to improve lead time from vendors and engineering for quality improvements.
• Coordinates with Procurement and Stores to maintain adequate levels of parts and raw materials to manufacture the products.
• Coordinates with Procurement when items are delayed to determine what materials are to be expedited.
• Analyzes material costs and identify opportunities to optimize value and reduce waste.
• Drives improvements in planning processes, material flow, and system utilization.
• Supports resolution of material-related issues impacting production efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging

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and standards.

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $80,168.00 - $85,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.
About Greenpoint Technologies
Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors. It’s complex work, but we work smart. In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.