Production Planner

Production PlannerMidland, Texas, United StatesAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.Position Overview: We are seeking a Production Planner to drive manufacturing readiness by planning, coordinating, and optimizing production processes to meet schedule deadlines and company objectives. This role plays a critical part in aligning cross-functional teams, ensuring material and equipment availability, and maintaining accurate production schedules in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and communicate production and kitting schedules to ensure alignment across manufacturing and supply chain teamsDefine and manage the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring accuracy and timely updatesCollaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align priorities and establish a clear production path forwardPartner with Supply Planning to proactively identify and resolve material shortages impacting production schedulesCoordinate and prioritize activities across cross-functional teams to meet production targetsMonitor production progress and communicate schedule updates, risks, and critical path issues to stakeholders in a timely mannerDrive continuous improvement in planning processes to enhance efficiency and executionQualifications:Education:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Experience:3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain within a high-tech or aerospace manufacturing environmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience working with Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and production scheduling methodologiesFamiliarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chainAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for planning, scheduling, and data analysisSoft Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approachAbility to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and influence alignmentClear and concise communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership on production status and risksAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentHigh attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in scheduling and production dataTechnology Stack:ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)Microsoft Excel (advanced: pivot tables, scheduling, data analysis)Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)Project or production tracking tools (Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)Physical Requirements:Ability to work on-site in both office and manufacturing environmentsProlonged periods working on a computerOccasional time on the production floor as neededThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.