Materials Planner / EV/AV / electronics Manufacturing / Onsite / Irvine

Our client is an EV charging equipment manufacturing company, and is seeking a qualified Materials Planner II to support field service parts planning and new product material readiness. This position is reported to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering / NA PL and plays a critical role in ensuring service material availability, inventory optimization, and customer support performance.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and Purchase field service parts for key customers, partnering closely with customer service to minimize shortages while meeting service-level expectations.
• Manage and balance Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Including:
• Appropriately managing customer requests and setting clear expectations
• Ensure all part substitutions are properly communicated, documented, and approved by customers as required
• Identify when inventory Increases or decreases are needed
• Monitoring trends such as failure rates, recall events and demand shifts
• Review forecast and develop long-term field service materials to support field service and production needs
• Drive demand for field service or production materials when required
• Track production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends to proactively address supply risks.
• Perform E&O analysis and conduct E&O process through:
  • • Preparing well organized inventory analysis and supporting details to E& O meetings
    • Prioritizing high-impact inventory items first
    • Presenting key takeaways and actionable recommendations
• Managing inventory challenges including schedule changes, cancellations and material constraints as needed.
• Prepare and publish regular cost estimates, inventory reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) updates.
• Proactively escalate and resolve material challenges with both internal and external customers
• Regular interaction with key clients and respective counterparts. Requires a balance of being customer focused while still protecting the companys best interest.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A bachelors degree in business or other related discipline
• Min. 4 years working experience in electronics manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly EXCEL and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple high priority and high-profile projects
• Self-motivated and able to execute independently when given clear goals and accountability.
• Strong collaboration skills, including experience with cross functional teams, often with remote colleagues using video conferencing and collaborative tools
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive resolution of material and inventory related issues.

The Offer

• 80-95k Base Salary
• Holiday Pay / Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Match, 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Opportunity to grow and develop & build your resume