NorthwoodSpace

Senior Material Planner

Torrance, CA · Senior

Work authorization requiredDetected 15 days ago

SQLData VisualizationForecastingExcelSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringDemand Planning

About the role

If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
You will play a key role in optimizing planning processes, improving ERP data accuracy, and supporting the company's rapid growth through scalable planning practices.

Own material planning and inventory management for assigned product lines, executing MRP planning activities to ensure material availability for production, NPI, engineering builds, and customer demand.
Analyze demand, inventory, supplier lead times, and production schedules to develop material forecasts, identify shortages, manage supply commitments, and drive material readiness through cross-functional collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management.

5+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning systems and experience managing material availability for complex manufacturing or production environments.
This role requires exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of MRP planning, and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
If you enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges and directly contributing to the success of cutting-edge aerospace hardware, we'd love to hear from you.

Startup, high-growth, or NPI manufacturing experience
Background in aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, electronics, or defense industries or familiarity with PCBAs, electromechanical assemblies, or other complex hardware systems.
Experience with the Manufacturo MRP system, SQL, Superset or other data visualization tools.
Experience with inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and capacity planning.
Additional Information:
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology.
We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.
With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

This listing is sourced directly from NorthwoodSpace's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.