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Planning and Inventory Manager

Astrolab

Hawthorne, California

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Beverages, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Intelligence Software, Capacity Utilization, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Communication Skills, Demand Forecasting/Planning, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Forecasting, Health Plan, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Manufacturing, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, NetSuite, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Planning, Product/Service Launch, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Surface Exploration, Systems Maintenance, Vehicle Fleets, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hawthorne, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

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:


Basic Qualifications
  •  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  •  4+ years of experience in inventory control, production planning, or supply chain management 
  •  Experience using ERP systems, such as NetSuite, and Microsoft Excel 
  •  Experience supporting inventory control and production planning 
  •  Experience analyzing inventory and supply chain data 
  •  Experience managing multiple projects or priorities 
  •  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
  •  Strong written and verbal communication skills 
Preferred Qualifications
  •  Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, technology, or another highly regulated industry 
  •  Experience with NetSuite 
  •  Experience with production scheduling, demand planning, or inventory forecasting 
  •  Experience implementing process improvements 
  •  APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification 
  •  Experience using reporting or business intelligence tools
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

About the Company

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