Principal – Capacity Planning

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Join Blue Origin to shape a space-friendly future. Passion for groundbreaking space exploration? Experienced in supply chain? Apply now!

Lead capacity planning to align supply chain capacities with business needs, optimizing efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Capacity Planning: Develop and implement robust capacity management strategies to ensure efficient resource utilization and support the achievement of business objectives.

• Forecasting: Perform detailed analysis and forecasting to anticipate capacity requirements based on sales predictions and business growth initiatives.

• Build Process: Help build processes to track capacity utilization to a high degree of fidelity and partner with engineering teams to define solutions.

• Optimization: Find opportunities to improve capacity utilization and efficiency across production facilities and supply chain networks. Implement standard methodologies to improve operational performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure capacity plans are coordinated with overall business strategies and objectives.

• Apply advanced analytical techniques and tools to evaluate capacity data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

• Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of analysts, encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is preferred.

• Experience: At least 12 years of experience in inventory planning, demand or capacity planning, or supply chain management, with a proven track record in a leadership role.

• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).

• Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in cross-functional environments.

• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and strategic solutions to complex challenges.

• Communication: Ability to convey complex information effectively to various audiences.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,731.00-$183,023.40

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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