Material Resource Planner

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Material Resource Planner to execute MRP, maintain production and supply schedules, and ensure timely delivery of flight hardware. The role requires translating production needs into material actions, spotting shortages early, and coordinating with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering to keep programs on track.

You will support S&OP data needs, manage ERP/MRP data integrity, and track schedule adherence while contributing to continuous improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent and relevant work experience)
• 3-5 years of relevant material planning, production planning, or scheduling experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and understanding of MRP logic and work order management
• Familiarity with S&OP processes and demand planning concepts
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and material plans concurrently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with MS Project or similar scheduling tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute material requirements planning (MRP) for assigned programs, ensuring alignment between production schedules and material availability
• Monitor material shortages, long-lead items, and critical-path components; escalated risks to the Supply Chain team proactively
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering to resolve material and scheduling conflicts
• Support the S&OP process by providing accurate, up-to-date planning data for demand review meetings
• Maintain data integrity within the ERP/MRP system, including part records, lead times, and BOM structures
• Track and report on schedule adherence, material shortages, and open order status
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and tools

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As a Material Resource Planner at True Anomaly, you will play a key role in executing our Supply Chain and Operations strategy. You will support the Supply Chain Master Scheduling and Planning team in maintaining production and supply schedules to ensure timely delivery of flight hardware to orbit. This role requires a detail-oriented planning professional who can translate production requirements into material and work order actions, identify shortages and constraints early, and work cross-functionally to keep programs on track.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and execute material requirements planning (MRP) for assigned programs, ensuring alignment between production schedules and material availability
• Monitor material shortages, long-lead items, and critical-path components; escalated risks to the Supply Chain team proactively
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering to resolve material and scheduling conflicts
• Support the S&OP process by providing accurate, up-to-date planning data for demand review meetings
• Maintain data integrity within the ERP/MRP system, including part records, lead times, and BOM structures
• Track and report on schedule adherence, material shortages, and open order status
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and tools

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent and relevant work experience)
• 3-5 years of relevant material planning, production planning, or scheduling experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and understanding of MRP logic and work order management
• Familiarity with S&OP processes and demand planning concepts
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and material plans concurrently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with MS Project or similar scheduling tools a plus

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Space-technology or launch vehicle manufacturing supply chain experience
• APICS CPIM certification (or in progress)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, or integration and test operations
• Experience in a high-growth manufacturing environment or new program standup

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $80,000-$115,000

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.