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Astranis Space Technologies · 3 months ago

Demand Planner

San Francisco

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Astranis is a company that builds advanced satellites for high orbits, aiming to expand humanity's reach into the solar system. As the founding Demand Planner, you will be responsible for planning materials to ensure resources required for product manufacturing are in stock and available, closely collaborating with various departments to meet production needs.

AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules, ensuring timely availability of components to meet build timelines

Work closely with Production, Procurement, Engineering, and Program Management teams to anticipate material needs, resolve shortages, and align on priorities

Utilize Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) software to generate Clear to Build (CTB) reports, manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), and maintain accurate inventory records

Coordinate with inventory teams to ensure proper storage and handling of materials, while maintaining optimal stock levels to support production demands

Work with Program Management and Engineering to ready BOMs for demand planning in advance of a build as well as collaborate with engineering and program management to forecast material requirements for upcoming builds

Identify potential material shortages or delays, and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on production schedules

Contribute to process improvements in material planning, inventory management, and cross-functional communication to enhance operational efficiency

Present build schedules and high-risk parts at program meetings to the executive team, providing visibility into material readiness and potential challenges

Qualification

Material planningSupply chain managementInventory managementMRP softwareMicrosoft ExcelSQLCross-functional communicationProblem-solvingAttention to detail