Space-Grade Demand Planner: BOMs, Planning & Supply

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Equity

401(k) retirement plan

Spring Health mental healthcare

Snacks & meals on site

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Demand Planner to support the design and build of artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time, exempt role is located in Long Beach, CA, reporting to the Manager of Demand Planning.

You will oversee demand, supply, and fulfillment planning for avionics hardware and related components, coordinating with multiple teams to meet program milestones. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing demand planning, strong Excel skills, and the ability to lead scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, or related field (or 4 years of relevant experience).
• 2+ years of demand planning experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Experience leading scheduling discussions with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demand, supply, and fulfillment planning across functions (avionics, electronics, PCBs, PCBAs).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Mission Management to align planning with objectives.
• Develop KPIs to track material actions and identify improvements.
• Maintain BOMs, part records, and master data for EEE components and avionics products.
• Leverage lead times and part availability data to improve design release and procurement.

Skills

Excel

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Scheduling discussions

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or operations management

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES/PLM systems

Job description

Vast is seeking a Demand Planner to support the design and build of artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time, exempt role is located in Long Beach, CA, reporting to the Manager of Demand Planning.

You will oversee demand, supply, and fulfillment planning for avionics hardware and related components, coordinating with multiple teams to meet program milestones. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing demand planning, strong Excel skills, and the ability to lead scheduling