Position Title: Material Planning Analyst
Position Type: Regular, Exempt
Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
Position Reports To: Supply Chain Director
Supervises Others: No ☒
About Us
We are a rapidly growing space technology business established in 2004 with locations in Arizona and Northern Virginia. Our team consists of a diverse blend of innovators, including top scientists and engineers, dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow's challenges. At our core, we focus on bridging the gap between R&D and customer-centric solutions in terrestrial and space-based remote sensing systems.
Position Summary
As a Material Planning Analyst at our company, you'll play a crucial role in executing material program plans to support production. Serving as the liaison between production, configuration management, and the supply chain, you'll ensure schedule and forecasting requirements are met efficiently.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain material masters across various programs.
- Strategically release purchase requisitions to procurement in support of production and testing.
- Track and report on inventory and schedule performance.
- Assist in managing program material risk registers and develop mitigation plans.
- Identify and prepare suitable suppliers and alternates for key industries.
- Ensure purchase requisitions comply with all contract, quality, and program requirements.
- Collaborate with business development and program management to develop material positions for proposals.
- Develop spend plans and invoicing forecasts.
- Evaluate both single source and competitive bids.
- Report and present material positions to company leadership.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in production material planning and forecasting for the space or aerospace industry.
- Proficient in financial planning and reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities effectively.
- Strong workload management and execution skills.
- Proficient at working independently within a collaborative, supportive development environment.
- Active US Government Security Clearance or ability to obtain one. Current SSBI preferred.
- Experience working with and maintaining Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Desired Skills/Knowledge/Experience
- Direct experience in adjacent space mission assurance processes and policies.
- Proven track record of successfully leading teams and supporting business growth.
- Strong understanding and experience in ERP system use and management.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Employment Type: Full-Time