Manager, Materials Planning & Materials Management

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven Manager, Material Planning & Materials Management to play a pivotal role in enabling the mass production of spacecraft at Apex. This role will work cross-functionally with both the Supply Chain and Production teams, ensuring material availability, inventory integrity, and seamless material movement to support build readiness at scale. This position will directly lead three core functional areas within the Apex Supply Chain: Material Planning, Inventory Control, and Material Handling & Movements. Operating from our Apex Production Facility, this on-site leadership role is critical to ensuring that the production line is continually supplied with the right components, at the right time, to meet aggressive manufacturing goals.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) in accordance with ITAR regulations.
10+ years of experience in production control, supply chain, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership experience, including previous management of cross-functional or operational teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, material flow, and inventory control processes.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-complexity production environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel up to 25% as required for supplier visits, operational coordination, or off-site support.

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace or automotive manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee a high performing team
Own and manage demand planning to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials and finished goods to support production.
Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts and ensure timely, accurate order placement with suppliers.
Monitor material availability and proactively report potential shortages or supply risks to leadership.
Drive root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts in partnership with suppliers to resolve material-related issues.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve material planning processes, leveraging systems such as MRP/ERP.
Conduct scenario planning to support different build configurations, rate changes, or late design changes.
Champion a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness across material functions.
Apply deep expertise in inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure data accuracy.
Oversee and optimize material movement operations, including receiving, storage, staging, and delivery to the production line.