Material Planner

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous Planner who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.Specifically:Support Business Support Lead in the management of customer fulfillment, focusing on strategic demand planning and associated material needs.Issue purchase requests to Avo's procurement system.Lead daily correspondence with customer's inventory, finance, and planning teams addressing material receipts, inventory consumption, and discrepancies between accounting systems.Attend regular calls with key suppliers; provide long term forecasts, analyze and address risk factors to mitigate disruptions to supply.Balance safety stock by component to stay within bounds of Avo's inventory value limits.Prepare and present weekly "CTB" (Clear to Build), WIP status, and inventory upload.Analyze product costing to understand and communicate variances.Seek purchase orders from customer to support forecast.Manage customer orders with timely reconciliations and closure.Requirements:BS in finance, accounting or related discipline5+ years detailed complex demand and material planning5+ years in high-volume manufacturing environmentExcellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google SheetsProven ability to problem solve in a team-based environmentInventory Management experience preferredOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsAttributes: High attention to detail, professional demeanor, self-motivated, personable, willing to take initiativeApply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

Created: 2026-05-09