Please review the job details below.We are seeking an experienced
ERP Production Planner / Scheduler to support spacecraft manufacturing programs through production scheduling, material planning, and ERP data management. This role partners closely with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement to ensure materials, schedules, and production activities align with program commitments.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & Scheduling - Maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) within the ERP system.
- Execute and analyze MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
- Balance production demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Manage long-lead material planning (12-24+ months).
- Monitor production schedules and resolve material or capacity constraints.
ERP & Data Management - Manage production and work orders throughout their lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ERP master data.
- Monitor MRP exception messages and resolve data discrepancies.
- Track inventory, WIP, and material shortages.
- Ensure data integrity across ERP, PLM, MES, and related systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Program Management.
- Facilitate production planning meetings and communicate schedule risks.
- Support KPI reporting, dashboards, and root cause analysis for planning and data issues.
- Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and system accuracy.
Skills We Are Looking For Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of ERP transactions, MRP/MPS, BOMs, and production planning.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
- Experience with capacity planning, inventory management, and data validation.
- Understanding of ERP integrations (PLM, MES) and data flow between systems.
Industry Knowledge
- Configuration management and serialized inventory.
- AS9100/ISO quality systems.
- Aerospace manufacturing, traceability, and government contract requirements.
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.
- High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
- Aerospace manufacturing environment with occasional cleanroom access.
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor work.
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven program environment with cross-functional collaboration.
Required Qualifications - Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
- 5+ years of production planning, scheduling, or materials management experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Manufacturing floor experience in production control, inventory, or material management.
Preferred Qualifications - APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with spacecraft or satellite manufacturing.
- ERP implementations or system migrations.
- Experience with inventory control, quality inspection, or cycle counting.
In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $87,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.
