Sierra Space · 8 hours ago
Material Planner III
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expSierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company that builds missions and systems for space security. The Material Planner III will be responsible for ensuring efficient procurement of materials, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align material planning with production schedules.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation
Responsibilities
Ensure the efficient and timely procurement of materials to support production schedules, while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and engineering, to align material planning with production schedules and project requirements
Utilize ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to manage and analyze material requirements, inventory levels, and procurement activities
Identify and lead projects aimed at enhancing systems and processes, while monitoring and analyzing material usage, lead times, and supplier performance to uncover opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
Coordinate with procurement to ensure the timely delivery of materials, resolving any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing
Prepare and present reports on material planning and inventory performance to management
Qualification
Required
Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience)
Typically 5+ years of related experience
Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and implementing demand scheduling tools
Highly skilled with ERP, MRP, Excel, SQL
Material Planning experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace or Automotive
Preferred
Certifications: Advanced certifications in supply chain management or material planning (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP)
Advanced degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, or CIS
Experience using Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau
Significant experience utilizing SAP
Company
Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.69B2023-09-26Series B· $290M
2021-11-19Series A· $1.4B
Leadership Team
Amish Patel
Chief Operating Officer
Shay Nicole
Senior Manager, Marketing
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