Timothy Alvarez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced MRP analyst with a strong background in material planning and control. Effectively manages and optimizes the end-to-end material planning process to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials and finished goods. Skilled in supporting production planning and control through efficient utilization of the MRP system, implementing planning strategies, and managing purchasing requisitions. Collaborates closely with procurement to proactively plan, order, receive, store, and issue materials to support manufacturing needs, master scheduling, and customer on-time delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planner III
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Burbank, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Create “New Product Introduction (NPI)” work orders, working closely with the NPI Manager to ensure timely planning, scheduling, and delivery.
- Assist Configuration Management (CM) in the set-up of new Part Numbers in Oracle (i.e., MRP parameters, Make/Buy, Planner Codes etc.)
- Participate in the Make/Buy Process.
- Distribute production schedules or work orders to the floor by coordinating with production supervisors in order to level-load work based on available resources and production requirements.
- Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Identify and resolve daily material issues, such as shortages, by facilitating or expediting necessary components to support the production needs.
- Provide production scheduling report data to Buyers and VSMs in order to identify potential risk and assist with mitigation plans.
- Escalate shortages to appropriate parties for resolution.
- Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other production interruptions by collaborating with required stakeholders (e.g., Management, CAMs, Buyers, Operations, Engineering, etc.)
- Communicate with front end (CSA, CAMs, PMs) when product will not be completed on time and provide recovery dates.
- Prepare production reports such as risk reports, on-time delivery reports, aged WIP reports, etc.
- Audit, update, and maintain MRP signal data and other production data in Oracle with VSM and Master Scheduler support.
- Participate and attend KPI, SIOP, Work day 3/4 meetings
- Coordinated weekly meeting with buyers/planner on shortages for top level assemblies.
MRP Analyst Material Planning and Control
L3Harris Technologies
Canoga Park, CA
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Review MRP system daily for actions, review and generate ORSS reports as required, validate the output for accuracy and initiate corrective actions.
- Actively utilize and maintain key planning parameters with in MRP system (e.g. Lead times planning strategies date of effectivity) at the site to ensure a high level of data integrity to effectively plan for every part for every program I support.
- Analyze and process purchase requisitions and fulfill work order across multiple projects in a timely manner. Manage and execute project production schedules to meet the master production schedule and contract delivery date.
- Verify and validate demand signals to suppliers and interface with purchasing to resolve due date and shortage issues prior to work order release to support customer delivery dates.
- Develop and execute material planning strategies to meet production inventory level.
- Proactively manage exceptions (material delays, material changes, substitute’s materials etc.) and initiate communication between necessary parties to resolve. Notify the materials management manager when available resources do not support the production plan or meeting contract date is at risk.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels. Identify and resolve project assignment-related issues prior to work order release for example Rev, Bom, routing changes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project timelines, supply chain objectives, and execution strategies for assigned projects.
- Attend meetings and conference calls with internal department representatives as needed.
- Analyze production demand, material requirements planning.
- Procure raw materials and components, source and evaluate suppliers.
- Manage work orders, requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier performance to meet on time delivery goals.
- Maintain work in process reports and prevent production delays.
- Review purchase requisitions for price variances, lead times, correct quantities most recent rev control, and cost reduction strategies to optimize procurement.
- Executes all Oracle transactions in a timely manner.
- Help support other planners programs when needed.
- Assist Configuration Management (CM) in the set-up of new Part Numbers in Oracle (i.e., MRP parameters, Make/Buy, Planner Codes etc.)
- Coordinated weekly meeting with buyers/planner on shortages for top level assemblies.
MRP Analyst
Charles River Laboratories
Northridge, CA
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Coordinate general operation and implementation across invoicing, production, distribution, and shipping
- Manage timely and efficient supply & demand
- Develop/improve the supply chain management system
- Analyze/review Lean reports and batch releases
- Examine existing procedures for streamlining activities to meet business and operation needs
- Coordinate general reports such as daily inventory report, weekly report, and month end report
- Create basic data and support manufacturing cost analysis
- Check input data, physical & system inventory material month closing
- Create and revise BOM, Routing Production version
- Monitor material usage and report production
Material Planning Analyst
JPL NASA
Pasadena, CA
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitor material readiness against production schedules, work orders, and customer commitments.
- Ensure production has the right materials available at the right time to support schedule execution.
- Coordinate material availability, staging, kitting, and delivery to production work centers.
- Verify material readiness prior to work-order release and production start.
- Track material movement from receiving through warehouse, staging, production, and shipment.
- Identify shortages, missing components, receiving delays, inventory discrepancies, and other material constraints that could impact production.
- Develop recovery plans and expedite critical shortages to minimize manufacturing downtime.
- Maintain material readiness dashboards, shortage reports, and production readiness metrics.
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), BOM revisions, approved substitutions, and configuration changes to ensure production readiness.
Warehouse Coordinator/Lead Technician
Baxter
Los Angeles, CA
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Filled orders and performed other inquiry, Adjusted orders as necessary when damages or shortages occurs
- Prepared inventory for transportation and monitored progress
- Performed cycle counts, and periodic inventory verification
- Completed bill of lading, packing list, seal assignment for received packages
- Cross trained with other warehouse coordinators and material handlers
- Complied with SOP, cGMP, and safety rules regulation
- Prepared documents for production by reviewing production schedule and daily goals
- Supported all manufacturing operations
- Troubleshoot manufacturing process problems
- Participated in safety meeting and supported the continuous improvement team
- Maintained safe and clean work environment by following cGMP and SOP
- Operated equipment with Delta V system
Education
Sterile Processing Technician Certification - undefined
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA01.2011
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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA01.2005
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Herbert Hoover High School
Glendale, CA01.2004
Skills
- Inventory control management
- Shipping/Receiving
- Proficient in MS Office
- ERP System (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, Freezer works)
- Forklift Certified
- DOT Certified
- ASCM training in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Skills
- Trouble shooting
- Windchill
- Delmia
Timeline
Material Planner III
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
04.2026 - Current
MRP Analyst Material Planning and Control
L3Harris Technologies
09.2023 - 04.2026
MRP Analyst
Charles River Laboratories
01.2020 - 09.2023
Material Planning Analyst
JPL NASA
11.2018 - 01.2020
Warehouse Coordinator/Lead Technician
Baxter
07.2013 - 08.2018
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Herbert Hoover High School
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Pasadena City College
Sterile Processing Technician Certification - undefined
Glendale Career College