Material Planner

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. 

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

The Material Planner supports production readiness by planning material requirements, releasing supply from blanket purchase orders, and managing the flow of materials through vendors. This role works closely with Production, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure materials are available to support stable, reliable schedules.

The Role

Material Planning & Schedule Stabilization

• Develop and maintain material plans that support production schedules, minimizing production delays.
• Release material from blanket purchase agreements based on demand signals, consumption trends, and agreed‑upon production schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries that support stable production plans.
• Manage the flow of sub-components through vendors to deliver end items to support the production schedule.
• Resolve shortages, supplier delays, or quality issues promptly to protect production schedules.
• Contribute to cost‑reduction initiatives through improved planning accuracy and cross‑functional coordination.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements that enhance material flow and schedule reliability.

Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) & Impact Analysis

• Review ECOs to understand material, BOM, and process impacts.
• Conduct impact analysis to determine inventory exposure, transition timing, and potential effects on production schedules.
• Work with Engineering. Production and Procurement to implement changes smoothly, minimizing disruptions, avoiding unnecessary costs and obsolete inventory.

Supplier Collaboration (Operational vs. Strategic Split)

• Procurement manages strategic supplier relationships, including pricing, contracts, MOQs, and long‑term performance.

• Maintain compliance with ITAR/EAR and DFARS regulations.

• The Planner manages operational execution, including: