Senior Production Control & Inventory Planner

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a meticulous Ground Systems Materials Planner to ensure fabrications stay stocked and on schedule. You will own end-to-end material planning, from MRP management to procurement coordination, inventory control, and production scheduling across the fabrication shop.

You will manage a diverse parts inventory, optimize reorder points, collaborate across sites, and support changes in engineering and supply chain processes while upholding safety and high-reliability standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of production planning, material planning, or supply chain experience in a fabrication/manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with an MRP/ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar).
• Knowledge of MRP logic: demand netting, lead time offsets, planned order management, safety stock calculations.
• Ability to read BOMs, engineering drawings, and parts lists to determine material requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency for demand forecasting, BOM analysis, and inventory reporting.
• Proficiency with digital tools and ability to leverage AI and automation to improve planning processes.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform stockroom duties.
• Able to obtain government installation badge.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• MRP & Demand Planning: manage forecasts, adjust planning attributes to improve accuracy, firm planned orders into manufacturing orders and purchase requisitions.
• Inventory Management: maintain min/max stock, reorder points, safety stock, conduct cycle counts, reconcile stock vs records, ensure traceability.
• Procurement Coordination: generate purchase requisitions, track PO status, manage vendor delivery schedules, align with production schedules.
• Cross-Site & Program Coordination: manage transfer reservations, coordinate cross-site material planning, support engineering changes.
• Reporting & Analysis: review MRP metrics, track inventory valuation, stockouts, on-time delivery, and spend by category.
• Systems & Process Development: help implement new ERP functionality, establish stockroom processes, drive continuous improvement.

Skills

MRP proficiency

Demand forecasting

Excel proficiency

Inventory management

Procurement coordination

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Windchill PLM

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a meticulous Ground Systems Materials Planner to ensure fabrications stay stocked and on schedule. You will own end-to-end material planning, from MRP management to procurement coordination, inventory control, and production scheduling across the fabrication shop.

You will manage a diverse parts inventory, optimize reorder points, collaborate across sites, and support changes in engineering and supply chain processes while upholding safety and high-reliability standards.