Material Planner III

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a seasoned Material Planner III to drive material planning for high‑complex programs. You will work with cross‑functional teams in production, procurement, and engineering to align schedules with demand, optimize inventory, and lead process improvements using ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL.

The role requires deep hands‑on experience, mentoring junior staff, and a focus on cost reduction while maintaining schedule integrity across aerospace initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in material planning.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Plan materials to support production schedules and maintain alignment with project requirements.
• Optimize inventory levels and minimize costs across programs.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure timely material delivery.

Skills

ERP

MRP

Excel

SQL

Lean Manufacturing

Material Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Python

R

PowerBI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. 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. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

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. They have experience identifying and implementing new processes and system enhancements. 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. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. 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).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and implementing demand scheduling tools.
• 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., APICS CPIM, CSCP).
• 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 empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. 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.

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. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight‑proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.

Application Deadline

This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Please note: 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. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.