Planning Supervisor

About Sierra Space Sierra Space is a leading commercial space company that is building platforms in space to benefit life on Earth. With more than 30 years and 500 missions of space flight heritage, Sierra Space is enabling the future of space transportation with Dream Chaser®, the world’s only winged commercial spaceplane. Expected to launch in 2023 on a series of NASA missions, Dream Chaser can safely carry cargo – and eventually crew – to on-orbit destinations, returning to land on compatible commercial airport runways worldwide. Sierra Space is also building the LIFE™ habitat, a three-story commercial habitation and science platform designed for low Earth orbit (LEO). Both Dream Chaser and LIFE are central components to Orbital Reef, a mixed-use business park in LEO being developed by principal partners Sierra Space and Blue Origin, which is expected to be operational by 2027. Are you a results-driven, team-oriented, supply chain leader? This is the opportunity for you! As a Planning Supervisor, you'll oversee the process 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, ensure the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP) is in line with the program plan and plan and manage material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. You'll also complete process improvement initiatives and training. Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space Must-haves: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education Familiarity with the practical application of manufacturing, engineering planning, and/or inventory management Exposure to materials management systems Basic understanding of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) I & II principles Preferred: Typically 0-2 years of relevant experience A higher level degree may substitute for experience Previous management experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances 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. With 30 years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services Estimated Starting Salary Range: $79,264.96 - $108,989.32 Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing. The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption. At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.