Our client is looking to hire a Material Planner to support development and production. This role coordinates the raw materials and components needed for samples, new styles, and ongoing orders. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, familiarity with ERP systems, and a strong understanding of bills of materials and production planning.
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90038 (fully onsite, five days per week)
Employment type: Full-time direct hire
Compensation: $30 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week, with a consistent start time between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
Responsibilities
- Plan, order, and track materials and components used in eyewear production, including acetate, lenses, hinges, and screws.
- Review inventory and material requirements for samples, initial production runs, and reorders.
- Prepare requirements for the Purchasing team and support purchase order coordination.
- Follow up on orders with Purchasing and suppliers to help ensure materials meet specifications and arrive on schedule.
- Partner with Development on material and component selections for new styles and collections.
- Review bills of materials for accuracy and completeness, and resolve discrepancies with cross-functional teams.
- Monitor lead times, production milestones, and inventory to identify shortages, delays, and other supply risks.
- Maintain accurate planning, order, and inventory records in relevant systems and tracking tools.
- Communicate material availability, order status, and potential risks to stakeholders.
- Support improvements to material planning and tracking processes and perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- 1–3 years of experience in material planning, production planning, purchasing coordination, product development, or a related field.
- Experience in eyewear, accessories, apparel, footwear, or jewelry manufacturing is a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and experience working with bills of materials and planning materials for products.
- Working knowledge of inventory, purchase orders, material lead times, and production schedules.
- Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets; experience with MRP or product lifecycle management systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritize changing deadlines, identify potential issues, and communicate risks proactively.
- Willingness to develop knowledge of eyewear construction and manufacturing.
