Kindred Motorworks · 1 day ago
Materials Planner
Vallejo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expKindred Motorworks is a rapidly growing start-up focused on converting gasoline vehicles to electric. As a Materials Planner, you will lead production scheduling and material planning, ensuring alignment of resources to support build plans while driving efficiency and results.
Electric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Publish and maintain the Manufacturing Schedule, coordinating with Production, Warehouse, and Procurement to align resources and capacity weekly
Issue Manufacturing Orders (MOs) to production work centers and Work Orders (WOs) to warehouse for kitting and picks on a weekly cadence
Own daily order management — monitor part availability, lead times, and fulfillment to ensure uninterrupted production flow
Partner with Production and Warehouse teams to ensure efficient material movement through WIP
Track and report order status weekly, providing clear visibility into open, late, and at-risk orders across stakeholders
Handle exceptions and shortages proactively, resolving BOM mismatches, unplanned demand, and system discrepancies
Spot-buy material shortages in coordination with the Buyer/Procurement to expedite critical parts as needed to support production
Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement on ECOs, NPIs, and sourcing timelines, ensuring clean handoffs and material readiness
Partner with Finance to support accurate COGS reporting, investigate production variances, and maintain integrity of WIP and Finished Goods inventory
Utilize ERP and PLM tools (e.g., Fishbowl, Arena) to generate actionable reports and maintain data integrity
Continuously improve planning processes, material flow, and scheduling cadence based on production feedback and data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field
Minimum 4-6 year's experience in materials management, production planning, inventory control, or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing or production environments
Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and material planning strategies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems and tools, with experience in system implementation or improvement
Solid understanding of lean principles and experience driving process improvement initiatives
Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to guide and develop teams effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and build strong relationships with stakeholders
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance standards related to material management
Company
Kindred Motorworks
Kindred Motorworks is a provider of motor work services intended to modernize vintage cars.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20.6M2021-12-01Series Unknown· $15.6M
2020-12-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Rob Howard
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
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