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Material Planner I

BAE Systems

Anniston, ALFull-time$46–78K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$46–78K/yr
Location
Anniston, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Material Planner I researches potential part shortages, verifies materials delivered to the production line, and supports inventory accuracy. The role uses Oracle for expedited picks and transactions, monitors material usage and replenishment needs, and coordinates with procurement, engineering, warehouse staff, vendors, and floor supervisors. It also supports material audits, shipment tracking, line readiness, and inventory reconciliation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inventory ControlOracleExcelPivot TablesV-Lookup FormulasCommunicationDocumentation AccuracyInventory InvestigationInventory Research

Qualifications

High School Diploma+4 Years Inventory Control or Associate Degree+2 Years Inventory ControlInventory Control Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Researching part shortages before they become a production issue

Verifying material delivered to the line

Helping maintain an inventory accuracy of 95% or higher

Performing a Bill of Material Analysis

Reviewing usage and consumption rates

Performing inventory investigations and research

Performing expedited picks to the line through the Oracle system

Managing all items not needed on the line that will be required to return to the warehouse and perform transactions needed for this effort

Maintain good relationship with external Integrated Supply vendors.

Accurately record and report line item needs.

Monitor usage of items. Report if usages are higher than initial predictions.

Work closely with engineering for material cross ref. items as needed.

Work with procurement on lead times on items on how or when they will become a line shortage and report to the appropriate individuals.

Work with warehouse inventory specialist on items transitioning over to IST

Monitor and track non-vendor managed material. Report to procurement when supply is getting low, utilize the BOM and contract QTY on replenishment needs.

Audit vendor managed material locations.

Bill of material reviews / and comparisons with other programs.

Monitor paint and chemical and fuel usages and order as needed.

Review chemical SDS.

Work with procurement and external vendors to have material expedited to location.

Track IST shipments and communicate with floor supervisors and planners on arrival.

Receive IST shipments from the receiving dept. and distribute to the line.

Process Non conforming material

Line Side Walk (Kanban Bins, Large Parts, Vendor Provided Bins)

Line Takt Readiness

Backflush/Resolve Errors

Kanban Maintenance

Line Balance Reconciliation (As needed)

Escalate kitting needs

Maintain Stockout Report

Unallocated Review (Op Pull material)

Scan Audit Sheet Resolution

Return to Stores (RTS) as required

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • High School Diploma with 4 years experience in Inventory Control OR Associates Degree with 2 years experience in Inventory Control

  • Must have inventory control experience.

  • Oracle Knowledge

  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel Knowledge, including Pivot Tables and V-Look up formulas

  • Excellent Communication skills

  • Documentation Accuracy is critical

  • Ability to perform inventory investigations and research

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $46146 - $78448

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 I

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How this job compares

Set against the 621 open Inventory Control jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$46–78K/yr
  • US median$65–87K/yr132 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is 16% below the US median midpoint ($74K) — in the middle half of Inventory Control salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Inventory Control jobs in Alabama and 621 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 2 years of experience; Inventory Control postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (376 postings).
Education
33 of the 621 open Inventory Control jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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.

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