Material Planner

Apex Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

100% company-paid medical, dental, vision

Comprehensive PTO package, starting at 15 days

Competitive 401(k) plan with matching

8 weeks paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

Vibrant community events

Your dream desk setup

World-class office in Playa Vista

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Material Planner to manage the procurement and production flow of goods. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include demand planning, forecasting delivery, and collaborating with the supply chain team. Apex offers competitive benefits including 100% company-paid healthcare and equity opportunities. Join us in building exciting spacecraft for the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a fast-paced industry.
• U.S. Person status required for export data access.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Ownership and demand planning for timely delivery of materials.
• Work closely with purchasing to ensure accurate forecasts.
• Report on possible material shortages to leadership.
• Proactive problem solving with vendors.
• Develop and maintain material planning best practices.

Skills

Demand planning

Problem solving

Forecasting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor Degree in relevant field

Tools

MRP Systems

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.

About the Role

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 in 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 also 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 production line has the components to build.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership and demand planning for on time delivery of raw materials and finished goods

• Work closely with the purchasing and supply chain team to ensure accurate forecast and timely orders being placed with suppliers

• Report out to leadership as needed regarding any possible material shortages

• Proactive approach to problem solving and determining root cause analysis with vendors

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

• Order creation and placement based on production schedules

• Scenario planning for different build variations as required

• Implementation of Continuous improvement mindset

Requirements:

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

• 2+ years in relevant fast paced industry with demonstrated track record of success and on time delivery

• Bachelor Degree in relevant field

• Willingness to travel up to 25 % of the time

Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series D funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

• Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family

• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

• World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.