Loft Orbital · 3 months ago
Material Planner
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLoft Orbital Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Material Planner to support the planning and scheduling of production activities for spacecraft assembly and integration. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure materials and resources meet production goals, ultimately helping to bring spacecraft from concept to orbit.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain material planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes, ensuring alignment across all teams
Interface with inventory, receiving, and logistics teams to align inbound, kitting, and internal movement of parts
Synthesize inputs from cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Programs to align with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) that supports emerging and contractual demands
Collaborate with the production planner to ensure kit readiness for AIT work order releases
Coordinate workload across multiple programs and prioritize material requests based on production needs to ensure timely releases
Track and report material availability vs. planned demand, including shortages and critical path items
Manage material demand integrity for components and subassemblies within the ERP system, driving procurement and production schedules to meet commitments
Maintain and update MRP system data, ensuring alignment with engineering BOMs and proper account assignment settings for stock items
Proactively identify and resolve potential issues with supply chain bottlenecks or production schedules
Provide regular reports on inventory status, schedule risks, and material forecasts to leadership and stakeholders
Support continuous improvement of planning processes (MRP planning cycles) and system enhancements (Analytics, ECO impact analysis) to improve overall production flow and efficiency
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory management
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or MS Project for data analysis, scheduling, and forecasting
Solid understanding of BOM structures, routings, and inventory management principles
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments
Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
BOM & MRP Planning Expertise – synchronize material flow with production and engineering configuration
ERP System Proficiency – manage demand signals and inventory status via ERP
Cross-functional Coordination – collaborate with procurement, logistics, AIT, and engineering
Data Accuracy & Attention to Detail – critical for kit readiness, build quality, and delivery performance
Problem Solving & Escalation – address shortages, late POs, or quality holds effectively
Understanding of Aerospace/High-Mix Manufacturing – necessary for complex, regulated builds
Preferred
Experience with serialized and lot-traced materials
Cleanroom kitting or space-grade handling experience
Familiarity with ECO/change control processes
SQL or other data programming skills for automation and reporting
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
APICS or PMI certifications (CPIM, CSCP, PMP)
Company
Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital leases space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the Earth, from space.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$326.2MKey Investors
BlackRockFoundation CapitalUncork Capital
2025-09-01Debt Financing
2025-01-14Series C· $170M
2024-09-20Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Pierre-Damien Vaujour
Co-Founder & CEO
Alex Greenberg
Co-Founder & COO
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