Material Planner III

Sierra Space Corporation$89K — $122K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (Masters +3 yrs experience may substitute).
  • Minimum of 5 years related experience required.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and demand scheduling tools essential.
  • Proficient in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL for data management.
  • Material planning experience in manufacturing, particularly Aerospace or Automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align material planning with production schedules.
  • Analyze material requirements using ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL.
  • Identify and lead projects aimed at enhancing sourcing processes.
  • Monitor and analyze material usage and lead times for improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare and present reports on inventory performance to management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Life insurance policies offered.
  • 3 weeks of paid time off.
  • Generous benefits package including additional perks.
Full Job Description
About the Role This role is designed for professionals with a strong background in Material Planning and that have a proven track record delivering challenging products to market. Material Planner III’s act with high levels of agency and urgency and take a proactive approach to material planning and problem solving. They have experience identifying and implementing new processes and system enhancements. 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 some of our most challenging programs as well as training junior members of the team. Material Planner III’s should be very familiar with engineering, procurement, and production workflows as well as the end-to-end IT Architecture that supports those processes. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and engineering, to align material planning with production schedules and project requirements. You will utilize ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to manage and analyze material requirements, inventory levels, and procurement activities. Additionally, you will identify and lead projects aimed at enhancing systems and processes, while monitoring and analyzing material usage, lead times, and supplier performance to uncover opportunities for improvement and cost reduction. You will coordinate with procurement to ensure the timely delivery of materials, resolving any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing. Finally, you will prepare and present reports on material planning and inventory performance to management. About You Minimum Qualifications: • Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience). • Typically 5+ 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. • Experience using Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau. • Significant experience utilizing SAP. Compensation: Pay Range: $89,411.00 - $122,939.75 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. Elevate Your Career 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. Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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