Material Planner I — ERP/MRP Scheduling for Production

Sierra Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 60,773 - 83,562; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking an entry-level Material Planner I to ensure materials for production are available on time and in the right quantity. The role combines analytical skills, inventory management, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems to support manufacturing.

You will plan and schedule procurement, collaborate across functions, analyze demand data, and present reports on material planning and inventory performance to management.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Typically entry‑level position with 0–2 years of experience.
• Exposure to Purchasing Best Practices and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems for data analysis, reporting, and decision support.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Certification: APICS.
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, MS Project, Power BI, Tableau.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule procurement of materials to meet production requirements using ERP and MRP systems.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics to coordinate activities and address challenges in support of the production schedule.
• Analyze demand scheduling data to forecast material requirements, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery while resolving quality, delivery, or pricing issues.
• Prepare and present reports on material planning and inventory performance to management and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking an entry-level Material Planner I to ensure materials for production are available on time and in the right quantity. The role combines analytical skills, inventory management, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems to support manufacturing.

You will plan and schedule procurement, collaborate across functions, analyze demand data, and present reports on material planning and inventory performance to management.