Job Description

Spartronics is a leading contract manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense industries with high-reliability electronic, electromechanical, and precision manufacturing solutions. We partner with mission-critical customers to deliver quality, compliance, and on-time performance across every program.

We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join our team and support planning, scheduling, and customer material coordination for complex defense and aerospace programs.

Work Location: Logan, UT

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Citizenship Requirement: Must be a US Citizen

The Materials Planner III works as a key liaison between Spartronics and our defense/aerospace customers to manage production schedules, ensure material availability, and support program execution. This role supports master scheduling, coordinates with purchasing, manages engineering changes, and ensures that materials and work orders align with customer demand and contractual requirements. The position requires proactive communication, strong analytical capability, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Master Scheduler to create Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Create, manage, and adjust production plans based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Review, release, and maintain work orders in alignment with production requirements and MRP data accuracy.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials impacting the MPS or production plan.
• Communicate schedule changes clearly and promptly to customers, Program Management, manufacturing, and support teams, securing approvals as required.
• Review customer RMA requests with engineering and Program Management; initiate and track RMA work orders.
• Receive and process engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs), coordinating implementation across relevant departments.
• Resolve part obsolescence/EOL issues in partnership with Program Management and Purchasing.
• Monitor, report, and disposition excess material in coordination with Program Management.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly, ensuring accurate information flow and internal follow-through.
• Manage and coordinate all material support activities between Spartronics and the customer.
• Participate in production status and cross-functional program meetings.
• Utilize online material ordering and ERP/MRP systems to track status and ensure accurate planning.
• Use sound judgment in determining planning methods and evaluating data within established policies.
• Ensure all tasks comply with Federal, State, Provincial, ITAR, and Company safety and regulatory standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Five (5) plus years of progressive experience in the production planning/master scheduling function(s).
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (preferably aerospace, defense, or electronics).

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and to be able to read schematics and technical drawings.

Our Commitment: At Spartronics, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our culture at Spartronics values accountability, unity, respect, and transparency. These winning values are the lifeblood of our business. We embrace diversity through people who believe in these values. Embracing our employees’ differences enables us to be a stronger team.

Join Our Journey: If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4. We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.