Sr Material Planner

Sierra Space Careers :

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

Senior Material Planners act with high levels of agency and urgency and are always looking for opportunities to automate and optimize processes and data flows. You will be integrated with a cross functional team and are responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely procurement of materials to support production schedules, while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs. You will typically be responsible for material planning our most challenging programs as well as mentoring junior members of the team. Senior Material Planners should be extremely familiar with engineering, procurement, and production workflows as well as the end-to-end IT Architecture that supports those processes.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and engineering, to align material planning with production schedules and project requirements.

Identify and lead projects to enhance our systems and processes

Utilize ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to manage and analyze material requirements, inventory levels, and procurement activities.

Monitor and analyze material usage, lead times, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.

Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.

Prepare and present reports on material planning and inventory performance to management.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning processes and systems.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior material planners and other team members.

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).

Typically 8+ years of related experience.

Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and implementing demand scheduling tools.

Highly skilled with ERP, MRP, Excel, SQL.

Material Planning experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace or Automotive.

Preferred Qualifications :

Certifications : Advanced certifications in supply chain management or material planning (e.g., APICS CPIM,

CSCP).

Advanced degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, or CIS.

Significant SAP experience.

Experience using Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau.

Compensation : Pay Range :

$107,470.00 - $147,771.25

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Additional Requirements :

Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions :

Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high / low temperatures, sun, rain / snow, etc.)

Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals / materials

Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please .