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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.

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. 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

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience). 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., 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 At Sierra

Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. 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.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra

Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space

Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions.

National

Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operation

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