Material Planning Coordinator Purpose: The Material Planning Coordinator supports the material planning and control function to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role is responsible for planning, estimating, procuring, tracking, and managing materials in support of ship repair and maintenance projects, including U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessels. The Coordinator ensures materials are available, cost-effective, compliant with specifications, and properly accounted for within inventory and financial systems. This position works cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Finance, and Program teams to maintain material readiness, control liabilities, and support operational and financial objectives. Position is full time, onsite, and may require work hours outside of a standard work week. Job Description: Material Planning & Procurement Prepare, monitor, and manage material requisitions aligned with production schedules. Perform advanced and emergency material planning and estimating to support maintenance and repair operations. Identify required materials using drawings, blueprints, and U.S. Navy standards, including MIL-SPEC requirements. Coordinate with Purchasing to source approved vendors and ensure timely procurement. Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments to mitigate schedule or cost impacts. Determine resource requirements to ensure uninterrupted supply for production and contract execution. Inventory & Material Control Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to maintain adequate stock. Track and manage shop metal stowage racks and ensure material is readily available for production work. Oversee movement of materials between warehouse, purchasing, and production areas. Support disposition strategies for excess, obsolete, or slow-moving materials. Track shop tools and equipment requiring recalibration and coordinate necessary actions. Financial & Liability Management Monitor and analyze material liabilities, including excess and obsolete inventory exposure. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting related to material planning activities. Prepare material status reports and variance analyses for leadership review. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements. Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems and related reporting tools. Reporting & Systems Utilize MRP/ERP systems to plan and track material requirements. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools (e.g., Cognos, Costpoint). Analyze charts, graphs, and production reports to assess material needs and risks. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Communicate regularly with supervisors, warehouse personnel, production teams, and purchasing staff. Assist with root cause analysis of material shortages or cost variances. Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce material risk and improve inventory performance metrics. Qualifications: Must have a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent and at least four (4) years of relevant experience in material planning, estimating, purchasing, logistics, or supply chain support. Must have experience supporting U.S. Navy maintenance or ship repair operations. Must be able to read and interpret U.S. Navy drawings and technical standards. Must have working knowledge of MIL-SPEC material identification and approved vendor sourcing. Must have experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel). Must have strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal daily supervision. Must be able to physically traverse a shipyard and industrial environments, including heavy lifting (50 lbs.) of various materials, parts, and tools. Physical Requirements: Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment. General shipyard/industrial environment. this type of work has physical demands that require frequent movement up to 65% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Hear, talk, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments. A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer. Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels. Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry. Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).