Material Planner

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview

As a Material Planner at Harbinger, you will be integral to our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient supply of components and raw material necessary to cover our production needs. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining seamless supply chain operations and meeting inventory targets with precision.

What You’ll Do:

• Material Planning and Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with production teams to develop and optimize detailed supply plans aligned with customer demand and capacity constraints.

• Lead MRP process. Build and validate supply plans with suppliers.

• Work collaboratively with Logistics Specialists to transform supply plans into transportation plans that ensure adequate production coverage while minimizing transportation costs.

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with production schedules.

• Monitor and adjust supply plans as needed to accommodate changes in demand or operational requirements.

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to validate forecasts and adjust plans as necessary.

• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of material supply.

• Inventory Management and Optimization:

• Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.

• Utilize ERP and inventory management systems to track stock levels, analyze usage patterns, and forecast future material needs.

• Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs, reduce excess inventory, and optimize inventory turnover.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Hold suppliers accountable to ship according to defined supply plans and escalate deviations to buyers and management as necessary.

• Evaluate supplier performance based on metrics such as on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.