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Relativity Space · 1 month ago

Material Planner

Long Beach, California

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$96K/yr - $122K/yr

2+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity and drive scientific progress. The Material Planner will play a key role in managing material demand planning processes, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless material acquisition and delivery for vehicle missions and programs.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Partner with Sourcing/Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration, Test, and Launch teams to derive material demand from complex multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) and schedules

Generate material requirement signals and collaborate with Procurement to develop actionable material acquisition strategies

Manage the mission-by-mission 'Material Readiness' process, providing real-time visibility into material supply and demand while ensuring alignment between Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams

Develop and implement material allocation strategies/models for constrained or at-risk materials based on company priorities and supply conditions

Quantify material forecasts that inform Sourcing’s immediate and medium-term material acquisition strategies, ensuring the smooth flow of materials through the production lifecycle

Participate in the development of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and processes within ERP platforms, increasing automation and accuracy in end-to-end planning operations

Qualification

Material Requirements PlanningDemand ForecastingERP Systems SAPERP Systems OracleBill of Materials (BOM)Cross-functional CollaborationData Analysis ToolsNew Product DevelopmentAerospace Experience

Required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in material planning, demand planning, fulfillment planning, or similar roles in fast-paced manufacturing, aerospace, or supply chain environments

Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders such as engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, finance, accounting, quality, and executive management

Strong understanding of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), including key inputs (e.g., material attributes, demand, supply) and how MRP functions within ERP systems like Infor LN, SAP, or Oracle

Experience creating and managing demand forecasts and incorporating necessary data inputs for accurate material planning

Familiarity with BOM (Bill of Materials) reconciliation

Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment