Material Planner II or III Fixed Term

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a knowledgeable Production Planning professional to support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles. This hands-on role requires strong planning, organization, and communication to align material needs with production schedules.

The candidate will work within Blue Origin Operations, contributing to ERP functionality, planning accuracy, and cross-site material transfers while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production planning or supply chain experience.
• 4+ years of experience working directly within an MRP system.
• Intermediate skills with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and act on MRP action messages to ensure material availability.
• Monitor forecasts, inventory, demand, and production requirements.

Skills

Production planning

MRP system

MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or related field

ASCM / APICS certification

Tools

SQL

Advanced Excel

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Job Description

As part of a hardworking team of Supply Chain and Planning specialists, you will support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands‑on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Special Mentions: Multiple positions available across multiple sites and programs New System Implementation Projects

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and act on MRP action messages, ensuring material availability to support production schedule
• Monitor MRP forecasts, inventory, customer demand, production requirements, inventory transactions and reject material
• Evaluate and adjust Planning Attributes within the Item Master to improve planned order quantities and accuracy
• Key team member in planning, training, implementation, and support of new ERP functionality and reporting
• Responsible for firming Planned Orders into Manufacturing Orders and Purchase Requisitions
• Generate and maintain Transfer Reservations to coordinate cross-site material planning needs
• Manage Project Transfers within your assigned scope of work
• Authorize Project Transfer requests from other programs
• Manage dates on Firm Planned Manufacturing Orders to align with the baseline and recovery production schedules
• Manage Material Requirements on Firm Planned Manufacturing orders to drive the correct build configurations
• Support Engineering Change Impact Assessments and resulting material planning actions
• Ensure finished products are issued to Sales Orders and/or Inventory Reservations upon completion of the independent demand requirement

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of production planning or supply chain experience
• 4+ years of experience working directly within an MRP system
• Intermediate skills with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or related field
• ASCM / APICS certification
• SQL or Advanced Excel Experience
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptable to changes in business processes and systems

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions:

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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