Materials Planning Analyst - Repairs

Job Responsibilities
1. Balances current and future demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure on-time completion of customer requirements.

2. Analyzes data including MRP/ERP information and prepares reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.

3. Plans and releases work orders as required to meet customer needs while maintaining optimum lead time and inventory levels for assigned departments.

4. Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Contracts and other Supply Chain members, to drive accurate production schedules and set shop floor priorities by maintenance of work order dates and resolving action messages.

5. Works cross-functionally to expedite material where required to meet shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements.

6. Collaborates with other Supply Chain team members in reviewing and updating planning parameters per established ERP/MRP procedures to ensure proper order generation.

7. Analyzes and manages inventory (SWIP and FG) levels in relation to customer requirements to meet profit and inventory targets and goals.

8. Utilizes strong problem solving skills to understand operational and planning inefficiencies sand assist with development and implementation of process improvements.

9. Works to resolve material and/or labor variances on production work orders and closes them in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of related experience
  • OR an Associate's degree from an accredited institution with 1 year of related experience
  • OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
• Thorough knowledge of Aerospace industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and MFG Pro/Kinaxis is preferred
• Prior experience utilizing change management techniques preferred
• Demonstrated skills in influencing, negotiating, coaching and consulting
• APICS Certification is preferred

Skills:

-Proven capability to lead change in a team environment.
-Ability to manage multiple projects/activities.
-Broad knowledge of product and manufacturing process.
-PC skills acumen with MS Office Suite and various applications to analyze and report data.
-Strong project management and process improvement skills.
-Knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements.
-Detail oriented
-Must have sound knowledge of MRP processes and familiarity with MFGPRO/Kinaxis Rapid Response planning logic.
-Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
-Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization (customers, marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing) is key.
-Desire to work in a collaborative environment with strong ability to take action and get results.
-Ability to quickly analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year.
-Adapt to ambiguity well.
-Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
-Strong understanding of inventory management principles and techniques

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Client-provided location(s): Jackson, MS

Job ID: Eaton-62032Jackson

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-02T18:54:05