Material/Production Planner

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy Material/Production Planner to optimize production processes by maintaining the Master Production Schedule. This role ensures alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries across Axiom’s various production services. The Material/Production Planner will serve as the planning lead for program hardware builds, managing the process from procurement through delivery and leading cross-functional planning reviews. Key responsibilities include coordinating manufacturing processes, schedules, and resources in alignment with production plans to support critical path decisions. The role also involves collaborating with leadership to optimize resource allocation and delivering data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years’ experience in material planning or production planning with experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry or a combined equivalent of education and experience
Familiarity with engineering bills of materials
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
A resilient and proactive approach to problem solving
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Siemens Opscenter, Jira, and/or Costpoint highly preferred
Experience working in an Agile work environment preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across Axiom’s programs for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries
Generate, release and manage work orders
Monitor inventory levels, place procurements, and expedite orders as needed
Own material resource planning and support make/buy decisions to inform critical path strategies
Drive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and delays
Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring configuration integrity
Support or facilitate regular meetings with the technical teams for requirements, schedule and potential logistical impacts associated with outstanding orders
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
Analyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
Perform additional job duties as assigned