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Materials Planner

San Antonio, TX 12.0 Months
Contract $27/hour - $32/hour






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Posted: Aug 31, 2026
Ref: AVTXMP31

Position Overview


Material Planning includes but are not limited to:
Running exception reports and communicating with the supply base on potential part issues. There are opportunities to communicate, and problem solve with cross functional teams including other supply chain team members, production, quality, engineering, customer response center, third party logistics and procurement. Communication may be direct with supply base and/or through corporate conference calls. Material planners are responsible for material inventory levels as it moves through the production cycle.

Responsibilities
Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle
Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules
Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering
Develops specifications for new contract orders
Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
OR
At least 2 years of shop order planning and purchasing experience

Desired Skills
MS Office – Knowledge with Excel
Good Organizational Skills
Good Communication Skills
Intuitive
Proactive
Sense of Urgency

Notes:
Onsite
The hours for this position are 5:30am - 4pm Monday-Thursday


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Materials Planner


Reference Number: AVTXMP31
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