About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Material Planning Analyst position supports New Product Introduction (NPI) supply and demand planning for a manufacturing confidential client in Puerto Rico. Responsibilities include:

• Track and manage inter- and intra-plant work-in-process (WIP), promise dating, and expedite orders to maintain flow and on-time delivery
• Oversee or support command center activities and drive part-shortage resolution
• Monitor shipments and tracking status; perform escalated expediting with internal suppliers when needed
• Develop monthly production volume plans using business forecasts, inventory position, actual customer orders, and capacity parameters
• Support planning for capacity and fulfillment with plant manufacturing operations
• Coordinate NPI timelines and long-lead item planning with cross-functional teams
• Create and provide customer timelines to give visibility on shortages
• Track metrics to measure results and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and recommend tools or process improvements to strengthen materials planning, SIOP capability, and supply reliability

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials Management, Logistics, or a related field
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing planning
• Effective written and verbal communication in English and Spanish
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel skills preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional coordination
• Interest in process improvement and metrics-driven problem solving

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Details

• Employment type: Contract, Full-time
• Industry: Engineering
• Location: Puerto Rico (on-site at client facility)
• Seniority: Entry-level / early-career

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Benefits & Perks

Our client and Careertakes provide access to typical contractor/assignment benefits which may include voluntary medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, life insurance, and retirement savings options depending on assignment eligibility. Specific benefits and eligibility vary by assignment and location.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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