ERP Production Scheduler/Planner

We are seeking an experienced ERP Production Planner / Scheduler to support spacecraft manufacturing programs through production scheduling, material planning, and ERP data management. This role partners closely with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement to ensure materials, schedules, and production activities align with program commitments.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) within the ERP system.
  • Execute and analyze MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
  • Balance production demand, capacity, and material availability.
  • Manage long-lead material planning (12–24+ months).
  • Monitor production schedules and resolve material or capacity constraints.
• ERP & Data Management
  • Manage production and work orders throughout their lifecycle.
  • Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ERP master data.
  • Monitor MRP exception messages and resolve data discrepancies.
  • Track inventory, WIP, and material shortages.
  • Ensure data integrity across ERP, PLM, MES, and related systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Program Management.
  • Facilitate production planning meetings and communicate schedule risks.
  • Support KPI reporting, dashboards, and root cause analysis for planning and data issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and system accuracy.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 5+ years of production planning, scheduling, or materials management experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Manufacturing floor experience in production control, inventory, or material management.

Skills

• Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of ERP transactions, MRP/MPS, BOMs, and production planning.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
  • Experience with capacity planning, inventory management, and data validation.
  • Understanding of ERP integrations (PLM, MES) and data flow between systems.
• Industry Knowledge
  • Configuration management and serialized inventory.
  • AS9100/ISO quality systems.
  • Aerospace manufacturing, traceability, and government contract requirements.
• Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.
  • High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with spacecraft or satellite manufacturing.
• ERP implementations or system migrations.
• Experience with inventory control, quality inspection, or cycle counting.

Work Environment

• Aerospace manufacturing environment with occasional cleanroom access.
• Combination of office and manufacturing floor work.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven program environment with cross-functional collaboration.

Pay

The base pay for this position within California is: $87,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health and welfare insurance.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.