CesiumAstro

Material Planner

Austin, Texas, United States

Full Time

2 months ago

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Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Material Planner to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you.

The Material Planner will be required to work collaboratively with Engineering and Manufacturing on a day-to-day basis to create comprehensive plans and problem-solve for Supply Chain improvements. The ideal candidate will provide direction in a fast-paced and highly dynamic production environment. This role provides a balance between production floor interaction and desk-bound computing. As a support function, this requires a flexible and helpful approach and a willingness to team cross-functionally to ensure continuous manufacturing process of our products.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing plans, coordinates scheduling and builds project details as required.
Identify material requirements, lead times and shortages for NPI to production product lines.
Collaborates with the purchasing department to evaluate and consider make/buy decisions.
Coordinates and expedites the flow of materials within internal work centers and external suppliers.
Analyses inventory and usage to determine procurement quantities and manage raw material inventories.
Develops work statements and sequencing of data driven supply chain processes through collaboration and partnership with internal business shareholders.
Reviews, maintains, and monitors ERP data integrity to continuously improve product delivery.
Ensure that procedures and work instructions are conformed to on a consistent basis.
Provides ad hoc analysis to leadership for the purpose of identifying appropriate material readiness and supply chain risks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in engineering/manufacturing environment.
Experience in MRP accuracy, forecasting and demand creation.
Working knowledge reading and interpreting technical drawings.
Prior experience in analyzing and interpreting technical procedures for planning functions. Including PLM to ERP data cleanliness.
Solid multi-tasking with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft suite of products as well as ERP software.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.