Manager, Material Planning

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

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and production planning skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! As a Planning Manager, you'll oversee the planning process and drive the strategy for maintaining production schedules and material requirements to ensure that the flow of raw materials and / or finished goods is controlled and timed to meet production requirements. You'll review and approve quantities, schedules, and parts lists to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as issuance and receipt of parts and materials, develop raw material and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules, develop and maintain process documentation and training plans, and plan and manage material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.

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.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Advanced experience with the practical application of manufacturing, engineering planning, or inventory management principles
• Prior experience with Production Scheduling
• Comprehensive understanding of materials management systems
• Expert knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) I & II principles
• Previous management experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation

Pay Range : $113,795.00 - $156,488.75

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.

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.