--- title: Lead Material Planner at Stellant Systems description: Stellant Systems is hiring for the Lead Material Planner role in Torrance, CA. Pays $95K–$133K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lead-material-planner-at-stellant-systems-01a10fc3-88be-73b5-b2dc-0083df5ccb08 date: 2026-10-06T06:15:48Z og_description: Join Stellant Systems as Lead Material Planner in Torrance, CA. Pays $95K–$133K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/87rz0x.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Stellant Systems | | **Location** | Torrance, CA | | **Salary** | $95K/yr - $133K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Description ## Overview **Job Title: Lead Material Planner** **Job Location: Torrance, CA** **Salary: $95,000-$133,000/yr DOE** The **Lead Material Planner** is responsible for managing and executing material requirements planning (MRP) across assigned programs, ensuring material availability to support production schedules and on-time delivery commitments. This role serves as a subject matter expert on ERP/MRP execution, mentor’s junior planners, and partners cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and program management to resolve material constraints and drive supply chain performance. ## Responsibilities **MRP Execution & Material Planning** - Own daily MRP review, exception message disposition, and planned order management for assigned programs - Maintain item master parameters including subcontract setup, order policies, lot sizes, and safety stock in Infor LN/ERP. - Analyze and resolve MRP-driven supply/demand imbalances; escalate critical shortages to procurement and program teams - Ensure BOM accuracy and coordinate engineering change incorporation into the material plan **Production Support & Scheduling** - Publish and maintain production-ready material status reports (CTB/Line of Balance) tied to assembly start dates - Coordinate with manufacturing and operations to align material pull schedules with shop floor priorities - Proactively identify long-lead and sole-source material risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans **Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Serve as planning point of contact for program managers, buyers, and manufacturing leadership on material status - Participate in program reviews, IPTs, and SIOP meetings to represent material plan health - Partner with procurement on supplier escalations, PO expediting, and sub-tier supply chain issues - Coordinate with quality and receiving on NCR disposition and re-procurement actions **Program Finance & Estimating Support** - Support new business proposals by developing material cost estimates - Collaborate with program management and contracts to provide material content inputs for ROM and definitive cost proposals - Participate in Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews by providing current material actuals, open commitments, and forecast-to-complete data - Prepare and maintain EAC material reports at the program, identifying variances against budget baseline and recommending corrective actions **Team Leadership & Process Improvement** - Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior material planners - Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives targeting MRP data integrity, planning cycle times, and inventory turns - Develop and document planning standard work, SOPs, and training materials - Assist Senior Manager in interviewing, onboarding, and developing planning team members ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, materials, or production planning; or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. - Prior experience in a **manufacturing or production support environment** is required. - Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Infor LN, Oracle, or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Excel skills. - Ability to analyze demand data, forecasts, and material reports to drive planning decisions. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. - Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving material shortages. - Knowledge of electronic components, high-reliability (hi-rel) parts, and associated supply chain processes preferred. - Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders. **Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.** **To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).** ## Skills - Estimate at Completion - Enterprise Resource Planning - Escalation Management - Balance Sheet - ITAR Compliance - Order Management - Onboarding - Manufacturing Resource Planning MRP Software - Bill Of Materials - Program Management - Microsoft Excel - Planning - Expediting - Cost Estimation - Shop Floor Management - Standard Work - Data Integrity - Continuous Improvement Process - Collaboration - Production Planning - Mentoring - Business Development - Electronic Components - Supply Chain - Sales Inventory And Operations Planning - Interviewing Skills - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Engineering Change Management - Attention to Detail - Leadership - Inventory Management - Organizational Skills - Export Control Compliance - ARM Architecture - ABB Production Planning - Communication - Infor LN - Equities - Production Support ## Related - [Logistics & Transportation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Supply Chain Analyst & Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/supply-chain-analysts-and-specialists?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Logistics Coordinator / Supply Chain Analyst jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/supply-chain-analysts-and-specialists/logistics-coordinator-supply-chain-analyst?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Materials Planner jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/supply-chain-analysts-and-specialists/logistics-coordinator-supply-chain-analyst/materials-planner?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 264806 jobs - [Electronics Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/electronics-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 21861 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)