Vast is looking for a Senior Demand Planner, reporting to the Manager, Demand Planning, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee demand, supply, and fulfillment planning
• Foster strong collaboration with internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Mission Management, to align planning processes with business objectives.
• Develop and implement key performance metrics to effectively track actions, identify risks, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) across all Vast systems to enhance material flow and production scheduling.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part records, and master data, supporting streamlined procurement and production processes.
• Establish and leverage commodity and part lead times to enhance the design release process and minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Drive timely release of procurement planning messages to enable efficient purchasing and supplier coordination.
• Ensure on-time issuance of work orders to production, supporting seamless manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a key resource in Clear-to-Build meetings, providing accurate material availability insights to cross-functional teams.
• Update demand forecasts in response to engineering change orders (ECOs), ensuring clear communication of adjustments to all relevant stakeholders.
• Enhance visibility of material status through comprehensive reporting, including Line of Balance (LOB), material shortage, and Clear-to-Build reports.
• Collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment, demonstrating teamwork and alignment with company-wide goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering discipline
• 5+ years experience with demand planning in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with different manufacturing states of hardware
• Lead scheduling discussions with multiple stakeholders and customers

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience working with BOMs and understands how they integrate with overall systems (ERP/MRP)
• Demonstrated familiarity with program/project management and managing associated schedules
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Ranges:

• Demand Planner: $96,000 - $114,000
• Senior Demand Planner: $115,000 - $139,000