<div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.</span></p></div><p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p>As a Material Planner at Harbinger Motors, you will be integral to our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient supply of components and raw material necessary to cover our production needs. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining seamless supply chain operations and meeting inventory targets with precision.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Material Planning and Coordination:</li><ul><li>Collaborate closely with production teams to develop and optimize detailed supply plans aligned with customer demand and capacity constraints.</li><li>Lead MRP process. Build and validate supply plans with suppliers.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Logistics Specialists to transform supply plans into transportation plans that ensure adequate production coverage while minimizing transportation costs.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with production schedules.</li><li>Monitor and adjust supply plans as needed to accommodate changes in demand or operational requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to validate forecasts and adjust plans as necessary.</li><li>Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of material supply.</li></ul><li>Inventory Management and Optimization:</li><ul><li>Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.</li><li>Utilize ERP and inventory management systems to track stock levels, analyze usage patterns, and forecast future material needs.</li><li>Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs, reduce excess inventory, and optimize inventory turnover.</li></ul><li>Supplier Relationship Management:</li><ul><li>Hold suppliers accountable to ship according to defined supply plans and escalate deviations to buyers and management as necessary.</li><li>Evaluate supplier performance based on metrics such as on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.</li></ul><li>Inventory control:</li><ul><li>Partner with the Warehouse team to ensure cycle counting is done per established schedule following ABC classes.</li><li>Lead investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies.</li></ul><li>Continuous Improvement Initiatives:</li><ul><li>Identify opportunities to optimize production processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.</li><li>Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to drive continuous improvement in material planning and inventory management.</li><li>Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement projects.</li></ul><li>Cross-functional Collaboration:</li><ul><li>Foster strong relationships and effective communication with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering.</li><li>Provide timely updates on material availability, production status, and potential issues impacting schedules.</li><li>Collaborate on initiatives to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and improve operational performance.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>3-7 years proven experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management within the automotive or manufacturing industry.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting (formulas, pivot tables, etc.).</li><li>Experience in Engineering Change Management or New Product Introduction is necessary.</li><li>Proficiency in Google Suite is nice to have.</li><li>Proficiency in Oracle Netsuite is nice to have.</li><li>Additional languages such as Mandarin or Spanish are nice to have.</li><li>Strong analytical abilities with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><strong>Key Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></div><ul><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental &amp; Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered</li><li>Early-stage Stock Options</li><li>Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) &amp; Parental Leave</li><li>Annual Vacation Bonus</li><li>Wellness &amp; Fertility Benefits</li><li>Cell Phone Stipend</li><li>Complimentary Meals &amp; Stocked Kitchens</li></ul></div><div>California Pay Range</div><div><span>$90,000</span><span>—</span><span>$130,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;"><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;"><strong>Candidate Data Privacy</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.</span></div><p> </p></div>

<p>Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium.&nbsp;<br />Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.</p>

Material Planner

<div><p><span><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p><p><span>Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.</span></p></div><p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p>As a Material Planner at Harbinger Motors, you will be integral to our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient supply of components and raw material necessary to cover our production needs. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining seamless supply chain operations and meeting inventory targets with precision.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Material Planning and Coordination:</li><ul><li>Collaborate closely with production teams to develop and optimize detailed supply plans aligned with customer demand and capacity constraints.</li><li>Lead MRP process. Build and validate supply plans with suppliers.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Logistics Specialists to transform supply plans into transportation plans that ensure adequate production coverage while minimizing transportation costs.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with production schedules.</li><li>Monitor and adjust supply plans as needed to accommodate changes in demand or operational requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to validate forecasts and adjust plans as necessary.</li><li>Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of material supply.</li></ul><li>Inventory Management and Optimization:</li><ul><li>Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.</li><li>Utilize ERP and inventory management systems to track stock levels, analyze usage patterns, and forecast future material needs.</li><li>Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs, reduce excess inventory, and optimize inventory turnover.</li></ul><li>Supplier Relationship Management:</li><ul><li>Hold suppliers accountable to ship according to defined supply plans and escalate deviations to buyers and management as necessary.</li><li>Evaluate supplier performance based on metrics such as on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.</li></ul><li>Inventory control:</li><ul><li>Partner with the Warehouse team to ensure cycle counting is done per established schedule following ABC classes.</li><li>Lead investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies.</li></ul><li>Continuous Improvement Initiatives:</li><ul><li>Identify opportunities to optimize production processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.</li><li>Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to drive continuous improvement in material planning and inventory management.</li><li>Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement projects.</li></ul><li>Cross-functional Collaboration:</li><ul><li>Foster strong relationships and effective communication with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering.</li><li>Provide timely updates on material availability, production status, and potential issues impacting schedules.</li><li>Collaborate on initiatives to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and improve operational performance.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>3-7 years proven experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management within the automotive or manufacturing industry.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting (formulas, pivot tables, etc.).</li><li>Experience in Engineering Change Management or New Product Introduction is necessary.</li><li>Proficiency in Google Suite is nice to have.</li><li>Proficiency in Oracle Netsuite is nice to have.</li><li>Additional languages such as Mandarin or Spanish are nice to have.</li><li>Strong analytical abilities with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><strong>Key Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></div><ul><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental &amp; Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered</li><li>Early-stage Stock Options</li><li>Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) &amp; Parental Leave</li><li>Annual Vacation Bonus</li><li>Wellness &amp; Fertility Benefits</li><li>Cell Phone Stipend</li><li>Complimentary Meals &amp; Stocked Kitchens</li></ul></div><div>California Pay Range</div><div><span>$90,000</span><span>—</span><span>$130,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><span><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></span></div><div><span>Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span><strong>Candidate Data Privacy</strong></span></div><div><span>Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.</span></div><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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