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ABOUT KRAKEN KINETICS Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges. Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most. POSITION SUMMARY Location: On-site at our Pinehurst, NC area facility The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production, testing, and customer delivery requirements across Kraken Kinetics programs. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role serves as the organization's lead for demand planning, material planning, inventory strategy, and supply planning activities that enable efficient manufacturing operations and on-time program execution. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Programs, Quality, and Finance, the Material Planner translates program requirements, production schedules, and business forecasts into actionable material plans and procurement recommendations. This position focuses on balancing demand, supply, lead times, and inventory investment to ensure material readiness while supporting operational growth and cost-effective execution. As Kraken Kinetics continues to expand, the Material Planner will help develop scalable planning processes, forecasting methodologies, inventory strategies, and planning-side ERP/MRP data that improve operational performance, reduce supply chain risk, and support increasing production throughput. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Demand Planning & Material Forecasting - Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts based on production schedules, program requirements, engineering changes, and business development opportunities. - Translate forecasted demand into material requirements and supply plans. - Maintain planning-side ERP/MRP data, including demand assumptions, planning parameters, reorder logic, safety stock recommendations, forecast inputs, supply planning fields, and material readiness planning data. - Analyze forecast accuracy and continuously improve planning assumptions and methodologies. - Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and short-term execution planning activities. Material Planning & Supply Readiness - Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure materials are available to support manufacturing operations. - Monitor material availability and identify shortages, constraints, and supply risks before they impact production. - Develop material readiness plans for current and future production requirements. - Assess the impact of program changes, schedule accelerations, and new contract awards on material requirements. - Support rapid-response planning for urgent customer and operational requirements. Inventory Strategy & Lead-Time Analysis - Maintain planning assumptions and inventory strategy inputs used to support MRP, supply planning, procurement recommendations, and material readiness decisions. - Analyze inventory performance and recommend actions to mitigate shortages, excess inventory, and slow-moving materials. - Conduct end-to-end supply chain lead-time analysis and identify gaps between customer demand timelines and supply chain capability. - Recommend inventory buffers, supplier agreements, or process improvements to mitigate lead-time risk. - Support inventory optimization initiatives that balance operational readiness with working c