Material Planner

Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright

Summerville, SC, USA

USD 25.38-36.63 / hour + Equity

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

The Opportunity | Material Planner

Under minimal supervision, plans, schedules, coordinates materials. Assist and support back shift manufacturing activities through operations across work centers and assist supervision in keeping assigned products on schedule. Utilize available computer technologies and existing systems to perform the functions of this position.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Hourly: $25.38-$36.63

Please note that the hourly range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Oracle/MRP as it relates to the execution of the production plan
  • Review and execute production schedule per Oracle/MRP and associated applications
  • Plan, organize and control production activities to ensure product flow
  • Interface with other departments to prevent or address interruptions in material flow.
  • Production Control Procedures such as material pick/issue, serialization, lot splits
  • Inventory Control, including material identity and traceability
  • Product Bills of Materials, Drawings, and manufacturing work instructions
  • Project plans and schedules, including the ability to identify and act on planning issues as needed
  • Shipping/Logistics processes
  • Prepare, review and maintain production reports as necessary
  • Initiate requisitions to Purchasing for the procurement of material and services in accordance with MRP.
  • Ensure that the items are released for purchase and planned for delivery on schedule and communicate with the purchasing agents as required concerning scheduling and delivery.
  • Participate in readiness reviews, schedule and demand reviews, sourcing meetings, and project team meetings as needed
  • Communicate scheduling conflicts/concerns and recommend solutions for success
  • Backup for storeroom associates and planners.

What you Bring:

  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials management experience, Manufacturing planning / scheduling
  • 4-6 yrs Stockroom, Expediter, and Capacity planning experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of ERP, MRP, MS Office. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Oracle system is an asset
  • Ability to maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level and effectively communicate with others.
  • Lifting objects weighing 50 pounds to waist height and transporting a distance of 10 feet.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air, oxygen / nitrogen (O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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