Military Fellowship Program: Planner

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is offering a Military Fellowship Program in Colorado Springs for service members transitioning to civilian careers. The role supports manufacturing and supply chain processes, with a focus on ERP/MRP systems and scheduling.

The program runs up to six months on-the-job training and requires active-duty status. Responsibilities include MBOM reviews, order processing, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely production.

Qualifications

• Active duty service members eligible for DoD SkillBridge program
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics or related field
• 2+ years of related field experience; or 6+ years substituting for degree
• ERP/MRP systems proficiency; exposure to engineering change process; understanding of master production planning and logistics

Responsibilities

• Conduct MBOM reviews and maintain revision control in ERP system
• Create/process sales orders, manufacturing orders, and purchase orders
• Allocate raw and finished goods to meet schedules
• Monitor material levels to prevent shortages and delays
• Support firm planned, released, and in-shop orders for seamless production
• Identify and resolve material and scheduling issues promptly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain schedules
• Develop and maintain efficient supply chain schedules
• Use MRP systems to plan inventory, production, and procurement
• Mentor junior planners and assist in their development

Skills

Active duty

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering change process

Job description

In office

Colorado Springs, CO

Full time

R0030509

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) reviews and maintain accurate revision control within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Create and process sales orders, manufacturing orders, and purchase requisitions/purchase orders.
• Allocate raw and finished goods to meet complex production and delivery schedules.
• Monitor material levels to prevent shortages and scheduling delays.
• Support and maintain firm planned, released, and in-shop manufacturing orders to ensure seamless production operations.
• Identify and resolve material and scheduling issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute supply chain schedules.
• Develop and maintain efficient supply chain schedules for optimal order and delivery planning.
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to plan and control inventory, production, and procurement activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Mentor junior planners and assist in their professional development.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY military and be eligible toparticipatein the DoDSkillBridgeprogram
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field of study.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems.
• Exposure to the engineering change process.
• Basic understanding of master production planning.
• Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
• Familiarity with applicable manufacturing drawings.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• APICS certification or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with Program Management.
• Technical/Engineering degree.
• Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it applies to Supplier Management.
• Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Requires standing for a significant portion of the work shift.
• Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $64,853.15 - $89,173.08. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers 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, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.