Material Planner

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Material Planner to join their Supply Chain team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that production has the necessary components for manufacturing spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in a fast-paced environment, and skills in demand planning and problem-solving.

Benefits

Equity in Apex

Comprehensive healthcare with >99% coverage

Generous PTO package

Competitive 401(k) plan with matching

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch and unlimited snacks

Community events

Supportive work environment

World-class office in Playa Vista

Opportunity to impact the aerospace industry

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a relevant fast-paced industry.
• U.S. Person status required to access export-controlled data.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Ownership and demand planning for timely delivery of materials.
• Work with purchasing on accurate forecasts and orders.
• Report material shortages to leadership.

Skills

Demand planning

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MRP

Job description

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

We are seeking a Material Planner to work closely within the Supply Chain Team and Production Control. The Supply Chain and Production Control team is a key function in procuring & managing the production flow of goods and services to ensure manufacturing readiness. The Material Planner position is on-site at the Apex Production facility. The main responsibilities are forecasting delivery dates and quantity requirements to the supply base, based on the Apex production schedule, while understanding supply base risk, inventory risk, and managing those problems directly within the supply chain organization to ensure build readiness. This role is critical to ensuring Apex's production line has the components to build.

Responsibilities:

1. Ownership and demand planning for on-time delivery of raw materials and finished goods

2. Work closely with the purchasing and supply chain team to ensure accurate forecasts and timely orders being placed with suppliers

3. Report out to leadership regarding any possible material shortages

4. Proactive problem solving and root cause analysis with vendors

5. Develop, implement, and maintain material planning best practices within applicable systems such as MRP

6. Order creation and placement based on production schedules

7. Scenario planning for different build variations as required

8. Implement continuous improvement mindset

Requirements:

1. U.S. Person status required to access export-controlled data

2. 2+ years in a relevant fast-paced industry with a successful track record and on-time delivery

3. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

4. Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits:

• Shared upside: equity in Apex

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision plans with >99% coverage for primary and dependents

• Generous PTO package

• Competitive 401(k) plan with matching

• Paid parental leave

• Daily lunch and unlimited snacks

• Community events such as monthly BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and more

• Supportive work environment with tools and setup to maximize productivity

• World-class office in Playa Vista with social gatherings

• Opportunity to impact the aerospace industry

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Apex Technology, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We evaluate candidates based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.