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Aston Carter

Materials Planner

San Clemente, CA · On-site

$34 - $44/hr

Material Planner The Production Planner builds and maintains production schedules for complex ... aircraft systems, drones, and advanced technologies. 100% onsite, Job Type & Location This is a ...

Shield AI

Senior Materials Planner (R4622)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$78K - $118K/yr

Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision ... Own the material planning function and ensure day-to-day processes align with company objectives.

Aston Carter

Materials Planner

San Clemente, CA

$34 - $44/hr

Material Planner The Production Planner builds and maintains production schedules for complex ... aircraft systems, drones, and advanced technologies. 100% onsite, Job Type & Location This is a ...

Shield AI

Senior Materials Planner (R4622)

Dallas, TX

$78K - $118K/yr

Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and ... Own the material planning function and ensure day-to-day processes align with company objectives.

Heico

Shipping Receiving Clerk

Temecula, CA · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

Packaging all aircraft material in accordance with standard shipping specification. * Shipping ... Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; is able to ...

Beechcraft Aircraft

Aftermarket Planner

Wichita, KS · On-site

... maintenance per the Aircraft Maintenance Manual. * Works with Aftermarket Innovation, Sales ... Researches external and internal parts, including Make/Buy decisions, and material cost and ...

AEVEX

Material Planning Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

The Material Planning Manager partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering ... aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission ...

AEVEX

Material Planning Manager

Tampa, FL

The Material Planning Manager partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering ... aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

... aircraft, navigating ships, and driving armored vehicles. WHAT WE'RE DOING LockheedMartin is looking for a meticulous, results driven Material Planner/Controller to join our logistics crew supporting ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Aftermarket Demand Planner

Duluth, MN · On-site

$61K - $91K/yr

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best ... Close collaboration with cross-functional teams--including Supply Chain, Materials Management ...

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How much do aircraft material planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft material planner in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Aircraft Material Planner?

Aircraft Material Planners are responsible for ensuring that the right parts and materials are available to support aircraft maintenance and operations. On a daily basis, they monitor inventory levels, coordinate with vendors and suppliers to order and expedite parts, and work closely with maintenance teams to prioritize urgent needs. The role involves a mix of data analysis, purchase order management, and cross-department collaboration to avoid delays in maintenance schedules. This fast-paced environment requires quick problem-solving and effective communication with various stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Aircraft Material Planner position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Aircraft Material Planner, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in inventory management, and a background in supply chain, logistics, or aviation, often backed by relevant education or certifications. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, and experience with aviation-specific maintenance and purchasing software are highly valuable. Excellent organizational abilities, clear communication, and the capacity to work under tight deadlines set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the timely and efficient availability of materials necessary to maintain aircraft safety and operational schedules.

What does an Aircraft Material Planner do?

An Aircraft Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the availability of aircraft parts and materials to support maintenance, repairs, and operations. They manage inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers, and work closely with maintenance teams to prevent delays. Their role involves forecasting material requirements, tracking shipments, and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Effective planning helps minimize aircraft downtime and ensures compliance with aviation regulations.

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Senior Material Planner

Senior Material Planner

CIRCOR International, Inc.

Warren, MA

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Circor rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

CIRCOR International (www.circor.com) is one of the world's leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers' most demanding applications.
CIRCOR Warren, MA
CIRCOR Naval Solutions started in 1897 under Warren Pumps®. This division is best known for serving the U.S. Navy's submarine and surface ship programs. The highly engineered and custom-built pumps are made of a wide variety of exotic materials and span an envious range of both centrifugal and positive displacement technologies.
Every submarine and aircraft carrier in the U.S. fleet as well as many other U.S. naval vessels depends on the pumps manufactured at Warren.
Principal Activities
  • Providing inputs to the forecast and master schedule within capacity constraints, and in support of the operating plan, to achieve on-time shipments to customers
  • Review, prepare, and communicate shortages for tracking and completion date targets with Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Provide inputs and feedback to Management to drive updates of schedule attainment problems with Supply Chain from causes such as vendor shortages and customer changes.
  • Provide inputs to Management to manage the schedule for various groups within the Division to ensure sequencing of OEM pump, OEM valve, aftermarket parts, and repairs
  • Work with Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management and Site Leadership to update the master schedule and 30/90/91+ forecast to ensure the plan is tracking to the perpetual internal and external needs of market demand
  • Support and expand on all opportunities to level load the plan to drive improvements in inventory, fulfillment, cycle time, capacity management and growth
  • Utilize ERP system and other tools to manage material flow and work prioritization
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
  • Schedule project timeliness and milestones using appropriate
  • Provide strong interface between Supply Chain, Finance, Production and Site Leadership to reduce all costs and cycle times to determine line rates, including 30/90/91+ planning horizons

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
  • Strong MRP and Projectized MRP skills and disciplines
  • Strong knowledge of ERP Systems, preferably IFS ERP Apps 7 and higher
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
  • Previous experience with shortage generation/tracking, capacity planning, inventory management and procurement
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.
  • A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
  • Highly motivated, results oriented, driven.
  • Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Education & Experience
  • A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or Management/Operations is required, Masters/MBA preferred or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years progressive experience in Scheduling/Planning ERP Systems is mandatory, 10 years preferred

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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