Manager, Material Planning

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

About The Position

Are you ready to apply your technical expertise, data-driven mindset, and leadership skills to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment? Join our team and help drive innovation and speed in a critical mission to advance space-based technology and protect our national security. As a Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing a high-performing team of material and production planners responsible for ensuring seamless production operations. Your focus will be on setting strategic direction, empowering your team to execute robust strategies for material flow, production schedules, and resource optimization. By leveraging your technical product knowledge and data analytics expertise, you will guide your team in anticipating challenges, resolving bottlenecks, and driving operational excellence to ensure production goals are met with precision and efficiency. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Advanced experience with the practical application of manufacturing, engineering planning, or inventory management principles
Prior experience with Production Scheduling
Comprehensive understanding of materials management systems
Expert knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) I & II principles
Previous management experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence

Nice To Haves

Typically 2-4 years of relevant experience
A higher level degree may substitute for experience
APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
Familiarity with contract language as it pertains to material planning inventory
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience, preferably Dayforce
Experience with DFARS regulations specific to Materials Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS)
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military