Supply Chain Planner

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. JOB OVERVIEW We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner II to manage and optimize the flow of materials, components, and information for our autonomous surface vessels. This individual will play a critical role in forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and supporting production, NPI, and/or non-steady state operations. You will partner closely with engineering, procurement, program management, and suppliers to ensure material readiness while balancing cost, risk, and schedule in dynamic environments. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining our supply chain's integrity, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and standards. RESPONSIBILITIES - Own and improve end-to-end tactical supply plans to support NPI builds, production builds, and/or off-nominal builds. - Translate engineering demand, build schedules, and program milestones into executable material requirements within ERP/MRP systems, ensuring system-driven visibility and control. - Optimize factory planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, planning fences, reorder strategies) to improve material flow, reduce shortages, and support rapid design iteration. - Drive BOM maturity and change management execution by assessing material impact of ECOs, managing cut-ins/cut-outs, and minimizing excess and obsolete exposure. - Identify and mitigate material readiness risks related to design instability, supplier capacity constraints, long-lead components, and quality performance through structured risk registers and recovery plans. - Ensure accurate master data governance (BOMs, routings, planning attributes, supplier parameters) to enable reliable MRP outputs and production readiness signals. - Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement to align supply execution with build plans, capacity constraints, and program priorities. - Establish and monitor material readiness metrics (shortage tracking, kit completeness, on-time-to-build, supplier OTD, inventory health) to drive daily execution and escalation. - Lead shortage resolution and recovery management, including root cause analysis, systemic corrective actions, and supplier coordination to protect build schedules. - Develop and implement supply planning processes, workflows, and system utilization to improve repeatability, scalability, and factory throughput. - Analyze supply chain performance data to identify systemic bottlenecks and implement process improvements that balance speed, cost, inventory exposure, and risk. - Ensure compliance with DoD program requirements, audit readiness, and traceability standards through disciplined documentation and system controls QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). - 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or management, ideally in a manufacturing environment and 1+ years of experience with NPI/ Change Management operations (experience with defense or advanced technology products is a plus). - Strong knowledge of supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). - Experience with supply planning, with emphasis on new product introduction Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve supply chain issues effectively. - Knowledge of DoD regulations, standards, and compliance requirements for defense- related manufacturing (preferred). - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers. - Strong att