Materials Planner

Elevate Aircraft Seating
Santa Maria, CA
Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Materials Planner to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Materials Planner is responsible for coordinating all material planning efforts between departments to meet customer expectations and company goals.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Maintain accurate information in MRP system, including item attributes, Bill of Material, production routings, and customer and production schedules.
  • Monitor MRP, shortage lists, and related indicators to determine 100% material availability and a high rate of inventory turn to ensure 100% on-time customer delivery; utilizes audit reports and key performance metrics.
  • Maintain master schedule or management of entry.
  • Evaluate purchased part material requirements and plans supply.
  • Release internal production work orders.
  • Coordinate cross functional activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production processes.
  • Implement Engineering Change Notices.
  • Replace materials timely due to non-conformance or scrap.
  • Identify and communicate a detailed status on any material planning items impacting the production schedule (e.g., part shortages).
  • Identify opportunities for improvement within the materials group and lead improvement initiatives; achieve 100% material availability; increased inventory turnover; transaction, variance, and work order reduction; standard MRP set-ups and physical material flow across multiple programs.
  • Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

Education

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred. A combination of related experience and education may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience

  • 3 - 5+ years of direct related experience.

Skills

  • Effective communications skills, both verbally and written.
  • Ability to identify and deliver results on time and on budget.

Other

  • May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required.
  • Must show proof of ability to work in the United States.
  • Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
  • As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.

Compensation / Benefits

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience, and internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $75,000 -$94,000 annually

Featured Benefits

  • Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
  • Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
  • And so much more!

Other Perks

  • Potential for growth within organization
  • Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture
Posted 2025-11-21

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