Axiom Space

Material/Production Planner

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

JiraSupply ChainProcurementERPResearchLeadershipProblem Solving

About the role

Monitor inventory levels, place procurements, and expedite orders as needed
Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring configuration integrity
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

include coordinating manufacturing processes, schedules, and resources in alignment with production plans to support critical path decisions.
The Material/Production Planner also collaborates with leadership to optimize resource allocation and delivers data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across Axiom's programs for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries
Generate, release and manage work orders
Own material resource planning and support make/buy decisions to inform critical path strategies
Drive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and delays
Analyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
Perform additional job duties as assigned
Support or facilitate regular meetings with the technical teams for requirements, schedule and potential logistical impacts associated with outstanding orders
Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years' experience in material planning or production planning with experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry or a combined equivalent of education and experience
Familiarity with engineering bills of materials
Familiarity with Siemens Opscenter, Jira, and/or Costpoint highly preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
Experience working in an Agile work environment preferred
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally

Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Material/Production Planner who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

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