Material/Production Planner

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

About the role

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Material/Production Planner who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. This role is responsible for optimizing production processes by maintaining the Master Production Schedule to ensure alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries across Axiom’s various production services. The Material/Production Planner serves as the planning lead for program hardware builds, managing the process from procurement through delivery while leading cross-functional planning reviews.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across Axiom’s programs for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries
• Generate, release and manage work orders
• Monitor inventory levels, place procurements, and expedite orders as needed
• Own material resource planning and support make/buy decisions to inform critical path strategies
• Drive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and delays
• Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring configuration integrity
• Support or facilitate regular meetings with the technical teams for requirements, schedule and potential logistical impacts associated with outstanding orders
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Analyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years’ experience in material planning or production planning with experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry or a combined equivalent of education and experience
• Familiarity with engineering bills of materials
• Familiarity with Siemens Opscenter, Jira, and/or Costpoint highly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working in an Agile work environment preferred
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Skills

• A resilient and proactive approach to problem solving
• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)