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Material Planner (Mechanical)

CrusoeArvada, CO - USManufacturing (MFG)
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
21 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Material Planner (Mechanical) position at Crusoe is an essential full-time role based in Arvada, Colorado, dedicated to ensuring seamless material availability for mechanical manufacturing operations. This job is an ideal fit for supply chain professionals with a strong background in MRP execution who thrive in fast-paced industrial environments supporting AI infrastructure development.

Role Overview

As a Material Planner for mechanical parts at Crusoe, the incumbent acts as the vital link between production planning, physical inventory management, and strategic sourcing. Operating out of the Arvada facility, this role ensures that the master production schedule is fully supported for all mechanical components including structural fabrications, enclosures, sheet metal, and doors. The professional in this position tackles capacity constraints head-on during high-volume build cycles by proactively managing shortages and coordinating closely with fabrication suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Execute materials requirements planning (MRP) and BOM explosions for mechanical stock units against the master production schedule.
Maintain and refresh clear-to-build (CTB) coverage status by work center and SKU while accounting for supplier constraints.
Identify potential shortages early and escalate them to strategic sourcing for expedite or dual-source measures.
Share rolling forecasts with mechanical vendors, secure lead-time and capacity commitments, and update the ERP system accordingly.
Establish and maintain item-level ERP planning parameters such as safety stock, lot sizing, order policies, lead times, and time fences.
Collaborate with materials management to reconcile ERP inventory balances with physical stock and maintain ABC usage classifications.
Represent the mechanical material and clear-to-build constraint perspective during monthly sales and operations planning forums.

Requirements

Possess two to five or more years of dedicated material planning or MRP working experience.
Bring professional exposure related to fabricated metal, structural steel, modular enclosures, or mechanical assemblies.
Hold a bachelor degree in supply chain management, business, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or possess equivalent practical experience.
Demonstrate solid working knowledge of MRP logic, ERP planning software modules, and complex manufacturing bill of materials structures.
Exhibit comfort in communicating rolling forecasts directly with fabrication vendors to secure firm delivery commitments.
Showcase advanced proficiency in Excel and data management tools for maintaining shortage trackers and clear-to-build models.

Nice to Have

Certification through APICS or ASCM, such as the Certified in Planning and Inventory Management designation.
Direct background working with sheet metal fabrication, modular enclosures, or data center hardware infrastructure.
Hands-on operational experience utilizing Acumatica ERP.

Skills and Tools

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Bill of Materials (BOM) management
ERP planning modules, specifically Acumatica or similar systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data management tools
Clear-to-Build (CTB) tracking and shortage escalation
Supplier coordination and vendor capacity forecasting

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000, supplemented by restricted stock units included in all offers. Comprehensive benefits encompass health, dental, and vision insurance, employer contributions to health savings accounts, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to four percent, and paid time off. Additional perks feature paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, wellness support, daily meal allowances, and a cell phone stipend.

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure company designed to power advanced workloads through an energy-first approach. The organization focuses on solving power bottlenecks while uniting experts across energy, data center construction, cloud services, and advanced manufacturing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official company careers page to be considered for this Arvada manufacturing role.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Material Planner (Mechanical) role?

The compensation range is $95,000 to $115,000, and restricted stock units are included in all job offers.

Where is this position located?

The position is based in Arvada, Colorado, and is a full-time, on-site manufacturing role.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires two to five or more years of dedicated material planning or MRP experience.

What software systems are utilized in this position?

The job requires working knowledge of ERP planning modules like Acumatica, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and data management tools.

What benefits are provided with this job?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, an HSA contribution, a 401(k) match up to 4%, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness support, and daily meal allowances.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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