Demand Planner

Vast is looking for a Demand Planner, reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain & Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in demand, supply, and fulfillment planning to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Mission Management, to ensure alignment across planning processes.
• Develop key performance metrics to track actions, assess risks, and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part records, and master data to support procurement and production processes.
• Monitor commodity and part lead times to aid in the design release process and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Facilitate procurement planning messages to ensure efficient purchasing and supplier coordination.
• Develop, manage, and provide material availability insights in Clear-to-Build meetings to support cross-functional teams.
• Update demand forecasts in response to engineering change orders (ECOs) and ensure clear communication of updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Enhance visibility of material status through reporting tools, including Line of Balance (LOB) and material shortage reports.
• Work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, demonstrating teamwork and alignment with company goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing different manufacturing states of hardware.
• Ability to support scheduling discussions with multiple stakeholders and customers.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and understanding their integration within ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with program/project management and managing associated schedules.
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
• Logical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, adjusting to abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range:

• L1- Demand Planner I : $29.39 - $42.61
• L2- Demand Planner II: $76,400 - $110,700