Planner I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado Springs seeks an entry-level Material Planner I to ensure smooth material flow across the product lifecycle and collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with MBOM reviews, MRP systems, and order processing while supporting production schedules in a hybrid office environment. A bachelor's degree in a related field and exposure to ERP/MRP are preferred, with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• 0–2 years related experience; 4+ years in absence of degree
• Basic ERP/MRP system understanding
• Exposure to engineering change process
• Basic understanding of master production planning
• Familiarity with manufacturing drawings
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Review Manufacturing BOMs and maintain revision control in ERP
• Assist in creating/processing sales orders, manufacturing orders, and purchase orders
• Allocate raw/finished goods to meet production/delivery schedules
• Monitor material levels and report shortages or delays
• Support firm/planned manufacturing orders to sustain production
• Identify and resolve material/scheduling issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain schedules
• Develop and maintain basic supply chain schedules
• Use MRP systems to plan inventory, production, and procurement

Skills

ERP/MRP basics

Engineering change process

Master production planning

Supply chain basics

Logistics fundamentals

Manufacturing drawings familiarity

Security clearance eligibility

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Are you experienced in material planning, supply management, and manufacturing processes? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Material Planner I, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless flow of materials throughout the product lifecycle.

This entry-level position will allow you to gain experience in material planning, supply chain management, and manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with various teams to meet production and delivery schedules, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

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 initial Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) reviews and maintain accurate revision control within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Assist in creating and processing sales orders, manufacturing orders, and purchase requisitions/purchase orders.
• Allocate raw and finished goods to meet basic production and delivery schedules.
• Monitor material levels and report potential shortages and scheduling delays.
• Support firm planned, released, and in-shop manufacturing orders to ensure continuity in production operations.
• Identify and assist in resolving material and scheduling issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute supply chain schedules.
• Develop and maintain basic 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field of study.
• 0-2 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 4 years of related experience is required.
• Basic understanding of 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internships or co-op experience in Aerospace, Defense, or related industries.
• APICS certification or equivalent.
• 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: $59,000.00 - $77,541.82. 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

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.

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.