BAE Systems logo

Material Planner 1

BAE Systems

Aiken, SCFull-time$51–87K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$51–87K/yr
Location
Aiken, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Material Planner I to support weekday operations by preparing and controlling production schedules for weld and machine shops. The planner translates demand into a controlled flow of orders, coordinates material and capacity availability, and updates internal customers on work progress and potential barriers. The role also supports inventory control, shortage resolution, and on-time delivery while developing proficiency in material planning and ERP processes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Material SchedulingMRP FundamentalsMetricsMicrosoft OfficeBasic Computer SkillsAdaptabilityCritical ThinkingProfessional CommunicationCustomer ServicePrioritizationMultitaskingProcess ImprovementProblem ResolutionOracle ERPLean Manufacturing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED4 Years Relevant ExperienceAssociate's Degree in Related Field1 Year Materials or Manufacturing Experience1 Year Material Coordinating Experience1 Year Material Planning ExperienceCPIM/CSCP/CTSC Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, and currently has a need for a Material Planner I to support our weekday operations. In this role you will prepare, issue, and control production schedules for our weld and machine shop ensuring material, labor, and resource capacity is available. You will be responsible for translating demand into a controlled flow of orders using approved materials timed to meet production requirements. In addition, you will provide status updates to internal customers of work in progress, material availability, and potential production barriers. The ideal candidate will work to proactively solve problems; communicate with stakeholders effectively; analyze schedules, forecasts, inventory, and production workflows to ensure we deliver the correct parts at the correct time.

As a Material Planner I you will:

  • Learn how to organize, monitor, and control the timely flow of external or internal material through the warehouse and facility to support both internal and/or external customer delivery requirements.

  • Serve as the primary interface between production management, manufacturing supervision, material planners, material handling/inventory management, final processing production personnel, and floor support engineering and quality.

  • Transact and manage daily replenishment levels for work centers in accordance with MRP for assigned production areas, and master schedule.

  • Collaborate with floor support engineering, quality control, technicians, programs, and operations supervision to assess material needs.

  • Provide status of assigned programs from the time of initial job release through delivery of product to internal customers.

  • Manage floor stock inventory control and mitigate material shortages as they relate to open production orders.

  • Gain proficiency in material planning techniques, MRP outputs, and inventory control practices.

  • Help identify and resolve material shortages, schedule delays, and other planning-related issues in a timely manner.

  • Assist in driving actions that support on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Learn how to utilize capacity control and production leveling to balance demand with throughput and due dates in a job shop environment.

  • Learn how to react to action messages from the Oracle ERP system.

  • Learn how to balance load with capacity by utilizing different planning parameters, eliminating bottlenecks while limiting inactive and obsolete inventory

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • HS and/or GED

  • 4 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing/Production Operations, MRP, Materials Planning, Inventory Control and/or Supply Chain preferred.

  • General administrative duties supporting, preparing and monitoring material schedules with production schedules.

  • Basic understanding of MRP fundamentals and ability to use metrics

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word and Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills

  • The ideal candidate will be ambitious and motivated by gaining a broad exposure to all facets of the organization

  • Impeccable work ethic, flexible, hands-on, and demonstrated adaptability

  • Sense of urgency and critical thinking skills

  • Ability to professionally communicate with stakeholders and customers

  • Customer service focused, with willingness to own the customer experience

  • Strong self-motivator with ability to prioritize and multi-task, and possess process improvement and problem resolution skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Associate s degree in related field

  • 1 of Materials/Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced work environment.

  • 1 years Material Coordinating background

  • 1 years of Material Planning Experience

  • Experience in Defense, Aerospace, Combat Vehicle product development and/or manufacturing work environment

  • Oracle Experience.

  • Lean Manufacturing Experience.

  • CPIM/CSCP/CTSC certification

  • Capacity for development into higher roles in the department

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $51273 - $87164

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Material Planner 1

132033BR

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression

How this job compares

Set against the 508 open Production Planner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–87K/yr
  • US median$74–110K/yr251 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 24% below the US median midpoint ($91K) — in the lowest quarter of Production Planner salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Production Planner jobs in South Carolina and 508 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Production Planner postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (375 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 188 of the 508 open Production Planner jobs (37%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.