Materials Planner - Supply Chain

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Materials Planner – Supply Chain and Inventory. Location: College Park, Maryland, United States
Hybrid option available with a few remote days per week

This role acts as a central coordination point between manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production, efficient material flow, and successful new product introductions; The position is based on-site at IonQ’s College Park, Maryland facility.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable planning frameworks and standard operating procedures to support a growing global supply chain
• Lead planning integration for new site launches, acquisitions, and newly acquired companies;
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for ERP planning parameters, including safety stock, lead times, and time fences
• Continuously audit and optimize MRP system settings to improve material planning accuracy
• Execute system-level production planning to support engineering timelines and new product introduction builds
• Maintain 95 percent or higher on-time material availability at top-level assembly
• Identify material constraints across global operations and lead solutions such as alternate sourcing and load balancing
• Create and manage daily and weekly build schedules aligned with engineering and production needs;
• Communicate material status, shortages, and risks clearly to engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams
• Prepare executive-level reports translating complex supply chain data into clear insights and recommendations
• Partner with suppliers, sourcing, and procurement teams to improve delivery performance and expedite materials
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to meet technical requirements for new product introductions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 8 or more years of experience in materials planning, production control, or supply chain management
• Strong experience in high-growth or complex manufacturing environments
• Proven experience integrating new sites, acquisitions, or subsidiaries into centralized ERP or MRP systems
• Expert understanding of MRP logic, master production scheduling, and inventory control;
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Advanced data analysis skills, including advanced Excel and Power Query
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences

Preferred:

• Experience leading ERP implementations or major system upgrades
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms
• Familiarity with NetSuite Advanced Planning or Demand Planning modules
• Experience building dashboards using Power BI or similar tools
• Experience with Google Workspace;
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or PMP certification
• Background in change management initiatives

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range: $108,438 to $141,407 per year
• Total compensation includes base salary, performance bonus, and equity
• Compensation varies based on location, experience, skills, and market conditions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching;
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental and adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home internet stipend
• Pet insurance