Space Tech Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & BOMs

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra is seeking a self-motivated Production Planner to optimize material usage and production schedules, evaluate supplier performance, and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery. The role monitors material flow, identifies shortages, and implements solutions to maintain efficient production in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities include developing production plans, converting demand to Manufacturing Orders, coordinating with programs and floor activities, and collaborating across

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant planning and manufacturing experience.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Costpoint or NetSuite Experience preferred
• Great leadership attributes and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly react to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Must be eligible to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an actionable production plan and finite-capacity schedule aligned with schedulers and production teams.
• Convert demand into Manufacturing Orders and clear workflows for production teams.
• Coordinate with Program Management and production teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and update scheduling of floor activities.
• Participate in forecasting meetings with Operations, Inventory, Finance, Shipping, and Purchasing to translate decisions into updated MOs.
• Serve as a key liaison between business functions supporting the manufacturing of conforming products.
• Coordinate Inventory and Procurement to ensure timely ordering of supply to help meet production deadlines.
• Work with Design Engineering to review BOMs and release dates to initiate procurement activities.
• Engage with vendors for part quotations and seek cost‑improvement opportunities.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships across all organizational levels.
• Support KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost by adjusting plans while minimizing schedule churn, expediting, and improving execution stability.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Costpoint

NetSuite

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

ExoTerra is seeking a self-motivated Production Planner to optimize material usage and production schedules, evaluate supplier performance, and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery. The role monitors material flow, identifies shortages, and implements solutions to maintain efficient production in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities include developing production plans, converting demand to Manufacturing Orders, coordinating with programs and floor activities, and collaborating across