Planning and Inventory Manager

Planning and Inventory Manager Department: Procurement Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Aviva Buller Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world‑class team. As the Manager of Planning & Inventory Control at Astrolab, you will be responsible for managing inventory movement and flow from end to end – from loading the initial material demand all the way through shipping the parts and/or materials through the final assembly. This role is crucial in maintaining the supply chain for our lunar rovers, ensuring we have the systems and processes in place to know what we need and by when we need it, to provide the Procurement team with clear demand signals, and the Inventory Control team with clear direction of what material movement is needed and by when. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, Production, and external providers to ensure that Astrolab’s supply chain is planned and executed from initial design through final delivery. This role oversees the Warehouse & Inventory Control department and works closely with the Procurement team. What you’ll do: Develop, implement & maintain MRP system in our ERP Manage the Production Schedule Plan demand signal within our MRP and MES Manage the ERP-based Bills of Material through changes during the New Product Introduction (NPI) process as BOMs move from Advanced Demand Planning to Released Product Planning Develop and manage Warehouse & Inventory Control processes according to best practices and AS9100 requirements Develop metrics, reporting, and process around managing workload to ensure >80% utilization of production capacity Analyze and manage inventory usage, scrap, and storage to minimize loss and maximize available resources Develop and maintain best practices for shipping, including managing LTL and FTL supplier relationships Support Production by picking, kitting, receiving goods, etc. as needed What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field and 4+ years of experience in inventory control, planning and/or supply chain management OR 8+ years of experience in production planning, inventory management, and/or supply chain management Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) software (e.g. NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel Familiarity with inventory control and planning in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace industries is a huge plus Additional Responsibilities i.e. Must be able to life 50lbs Benefits and Perks Join a team of best‑in‑class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration Equity ownership in the company Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support 401(k) plan with company match Flexible PTO and parental leave Home office set up reimbursement Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on‑site Once a month social hour on‑site with food and drinks #J-18808-Ljbffr Venturi Astrolab, Inc.