ERP Production Scheduler/Planner

Intuitive Machines•San Jose, CA

28d•$87,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking an experienced ERP Production Planner/Scheduler to support spacecraft manufacturing programs through production scheduling, material planning, and ERP data management. The role partners with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement to align materials, schedules, and production activities with program commitments. The position maintains the Master Production Schedule (MPS), executes and analyzes Material Requirements Planning (MRP), balances production demand against capacity and material availability, and manages long-lead material planning. It also manages production and work orders, maintains bills of materials (BOMs) and ERP master data, tracks inventory and work in process (WIP), and ensures data integrity across ERP, PLM, MES, and related systems. The planner coordinates across functions, facilitates planning meetings, communicates schedule risks, supports KPI reporting and root cause analysis, and improves planning processes and system accuracy. The work takes place in an aerospace manufacturing environment, combining office and manufacturing-floor work with occasional cleanroom access. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of production planning, scheduling, or materials management experience.
At least 3 years of hands-on ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, or a similar system.
Manufacturing-floor experience in production control, inventory, or material management.
Strong knowledge of ERP transactions, MRP/MPS, BOMs, and production planning.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with capacity planning, inventory management, and data validation.
Understanding of ERP integrations, including PLM and MES, and data flow between systems.
Knowledge of configuration management and serialized inventory.
Knowledge of AS9100/ISO quality systems.
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, traceability, and government contract requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Process-improvement and continuous-improvement mindset.
High attention to detail and focus on data accuracy and quality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Experience with spacecraft or satellite manufacturing.
Experience with ERP implementations or system migrations.
Experience with inventory control, quality inspection, or cycle counting.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) within the ERP system.
Execute and analyze MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
Balance production demand, capacity, and material availability.
Manage long-lead material planning (12–24+ months).
Monitor production schedules and resolve material or capacity constraints.
Manage production and work orders throughout their lifecycle.
Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ERP master data.
Monitor MRP exception messages and resolve data discrepancies.
Track inventory, WIP, and material shortages.
Ensure data integrity across ERP, PLM, MES, and related systems.
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Program Management.
Facilitate production planning meetings and communicate schedule risks.
Support KPI reporting, dashboards, and root cause analysis for planning and data issues.
Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and system accuracy.