Material Planner III

About the Role Material Planner III’s act with high levels of agency and urgency and take a proactive approach to material planning and problem solving. They have experience identifying and implementing new processes and system enhancements. You will be integrated with a cross‑functional team and are responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely procurement of materials to support production schedules, while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs. In this role, you will collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to align material planning with production schedules and project requirements. You will utilize ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to manage and analyze material requirements, inventory levels, and procurement activities. Additionally, you will identify and lead projects aimed at enhancing systems and processes, monitor and analyze material usage, lead times, and supplier performance to uncover opportunities for improvement and cost reduction, coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials, and prepare and present reports on material planning and inventory performance to management. Requirements Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience). Typically 5+ years of related experience. Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and implementing demand scheduling tools. Highly skilled with ERP, MRP, Excel, SQL. Material Planning experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace or Automotive. Prefer advanced certifications in supply chain management or material planning (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP). Prefer advanced degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, or CIS. Experience using Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau. Significant experience utilizing SAP. Benefits Pay range: $89,411.00 – $122,939.75 (base salary determined case‑by‑case). Medical, dental, and vision plans. 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%. Life insurance. 3 weeks paid time off. Other benefits. Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr