Harbinger · 3 months ago
Material Planner
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company focused on innovation in the EV industry. The Material Planner role is essential for ensuring efficient supply of components and raw materials, maintaining supply chain operations, and meeting inventory targets.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with production teams to develop and optimize detailed supply plans aligned with customer demand and capacity constraints
Lead MRP process. Build and validate supply plans with suppliers
Work collaboratively with Logistics Specialists to transform supply plans into transportation plans that ensure adequate production coverage while minimizing transportation costs
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with production schedules
Monitor and adjust supply plans as needed to accommodate changes in demand or operational requirements
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to validate forecasts and adjust plans as necessary
Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of material supply
Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production
Utilize ERP and inventory management systems to track stock levels, analyze usage patterns, and forecast future material needs
Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs, reduce excess inventory, and optimize inventory turnover
Hold suppliers accountable to ship according to defined supply plans and escalate deviations to buyers and management as necessary
Evaluate supplier performance based on metrics such as on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness
Partner with the Warehouse team to ensure cycle counting is done per established schedule following ABC classes
Lead investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies
Identify opportunities to optimize production processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency
Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to drive continuous improvement in material planning and inventory management
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement projects
Foster strong relationships and effective communication with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering
Provide timely updates on material availability, production status, and potential issues impacting schedules
Collaborate on initiatives to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and improve operational performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
3-7 years proven experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management within the automotive or manufacturing industry
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience in Engineering Change Management or New Product Introduction is necessary
Strong analytical abilities with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
Preferred
Proficiency in Google Suite is nice to have
Proficiency in Oracle Netsuite is nice to have
Additional languages such as Mandarin or Spanish are nice to have
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Company
Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (37)
2024 (24)
2023 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$362.7MKey Investors
Greycroft
2025-11-13Series C· $160M
2025-01-14Series B· $100M
2024-05-21Series Unknown· $13M
Leadership Team
John Harris
CoFounder and CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Sourcery
2025-11-21
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