Material Planner – Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing’s Millennium Space Systems division is hiring a Material Planner in El Segundo, CA, to lead material planning for on-time delivery using ERP/MRP systems. The role teams with engineering, program control and manufacturing to align material requirements, lead times and BOM data.

A security clearance and US citizenship are required; aerospace experience is preferred. Level 2/3 roles focus on ensuring seamless flow of materials, managing Costpoint and Jira workflows, and aligning with

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a supply chain, production, or engineering function.
• 4+ years' experience in material planning including inventory management and scheduling.
• Aerospace or Defense experience is preferred.
• Ability to obtain US citizenship and security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with engineering, management, program control, schedulers and quality on assigned assemblies.
• Read/interpret blueprints and manage releases in ERP/MRP to convey hard requirements.
• Assess MRP interdependencies and data for effective production planning.
• Manage material requirements, spares, lead times, quality flags and data sets for execution.
• Analyze data, request needed reports, and communicate value of data.
• Oversee workflow of assemblies through ERP/MRP and Costpoint/MO/Jira signals.
• Partner with scheduler and manufacturing teams to achieve ECDs.
• Release Costpoint actions for procurement and conversion to POs.
• Develop material management best practices and forecast eBOM/mBOM needs.
• Communicate status of materials, work orders, and POs to stakeholders.
• Resolve supply issues with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Material planning

Aerospace/Defense experience

US Citizenship / security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Costpoint

Jira

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

We are seeking a Material Planner to take the lead in assessing, reviewing, and supporting the requirements on assigned assemblies for on time delivery per released and pre-released engineering as captured and displayed by an ERP/MRP system. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

This position's internal job is Supply Chain Mgmt Analyst. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2 and 3.

Position Responsibilities

• Engage in effective communication with engineering, management, program control, IMS schedulers, quality and all relevant parties that contribute to the successful completion of assigned assemblies
• Read/interpret/analyze blueprints as well as understand the rudimentary process of how drawings get released and migrate into an ERP/MRP system for the systematic communication of hard requirements
• Perform systematic assessment and understand MRP, how and why it functions, understanding the interdependencies of the data that contributes to the successful and effective running of the MRP process
• Have intimate knowledge regarding material requirements, consumables, spares, attrition, yield, lead times, quality flags and all data sets that are relevant to the successful execution of buy and make action messages within a production platform
• Analytical in nature with an ability to ask questions that aren’t readily obvious, ability to acknowledge and ask for reports that currently don’t exist and communicate the inherent value in asking for the needed data
• Manage and dictate the flow of work for assigned assemblies through a systematic ERP/MRP system platform
• Manage Costpoint MO’s and Jira work orders per signals generated via an MRP rich process
• Partner with the Program Scheduler, Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Teams to attain and maintain ECD’s
• Release action messages in Costpoint for the buying team to turn into PO’s
• Contribute to organic organizational growth by cultivating and developing material management best practices
• Validate engineering bills of material and assist in the conversion of eBOM’s into mBOM’s for proper systematic forecasting of needed quantities for duration of product life cycle
• Communicate status of materials, work orders, and purchase orders to stakeholders
• Resolve supply issues to meet demand by working with cross functional teams

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 4+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function
• 4+ years' of experience in material planning, including inventory management, supply chain coordination, and production scheduling to ensure efficient and timely operations
• Aerospace or Defense experience
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree
• ERP/MRP experience

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay ranges

• Level 2: $75,650 - $111,250
• Level 3: $91,800 - $135,000

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Supply Chain

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.