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IonQ · 2 weeks ago

Staff Materials Planner - Supply Chain & Inventory

College Park, Maryland, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $141K/yr

8+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are looking for a Staff Materials Planner to optimize production capacity and manage material flow for their manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient execution of production lines and New Product Introduction builds.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable planning frameworks and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to support a growing global supply chain

Lead the planning integration for newly acquired companies and new site launches; create the "playbook" for system adoption, data migration, and process alignment

Serve as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) planning parameters (safety stock logic, lead times, time fences), continuously auditing and optimizing system settings to improve MRP (Material Resource Planning) accuracy

Execute system-level planning within a dynamic manufacturing environment to support engineering and NPI project timelines

Achieve 95% or greater on-time delivery to MRP at the top-level assembly, ensuring critical components are available for engineering builds and NPI milestones

Proactively identify material constraints across the global network, develop strategic solutions (e.g., alternate sourcing, load balancing), and lead collaborative efforts to resolve issues

Generate and maintain detailed daily/weekly build schedules, communicating effectively across engineering, production, and global supply chain teams

Provide executive-level reporting on material health, shortages, and integration progress, translating complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership

Partner with strategic suppliers and internal sourcing and procurement teams to drive performance improvements, confirm delivery schedules, and expedite materials

Partner with internal customers to understand and deliver on technical requirements for NPI

Qualification

Materials PlanningProduction ControlSupply Chain ManagementERP/MRP SystemsData AnalysisMaster Production SchedulingInventory ControlChange ManagementTechnical Requirements UnderstandingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership Skills

Required

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

8+ years of experience in materials planning, production control and/or supply chain management, with significant exposure to high-growth or complex manufacturing environments

Demonstrated experience integrating new sites, subsidiaries, or acquisitions into a centralized ERP/MRP system

Expert-level understanding of MRP logic, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and inventory control strategies within a multi-site global environment

Ability to influence without authority and lead global cross-functional initiatives

Advanced data analysis skills (e.g. advanced Excel, Power Query) with the ability to build models for capacity planning and inventory optimization

Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling the effective presentation of technical supply chain concepts to both non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership within the organization