Material Planner

Loft Orbital•Golden, CO 80202, United States• Contract

Posted 3 months ago• Supply Chain• Operations

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Job Description

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Loft Orbital and Orbitworks are looking for a detail-oriented Material Planner to support the planning and scheduling of production activities for spacecraft assembly and integration. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure materials and resources are aligned to meet production goals, helping bring spacecraft from concept to orbit with precision and collaboration.

Location & Duration

This role is based onsite in Golden, Colorado and is offered as a temporary position (6–9 months). At this time, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship, so candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S.

Future Opportunity

After the initial assignment, there is a potential opportunity for the role to transition into a full-time position based in Abu Dhabi. While relocation is not required to be considered for the temporary role, a willingness to relocate in the future is a strong plus.

Transparency Statement

We want applicants to have full clarity:

This role starts as a temporary contract in Golden

There is no guarantee of conversion to a full-time role

If the role does convert, the full-time position would be located in Abu Dhabi

About the Role:

Develop and maintain material planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes, ensuring alignment across all teams

Interface with inventory, receiving, and logistics teams to align inbound, kitting, and internal movement of parts

Synthesize inputs from cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Programs to align with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) that supports emerging and contractual demands. Collaborate with the production planner to ensure kit readiness for AIT work order releases.

Coordinate workload across multiple programs and prioritize material requests based on production needs to ensure timely releasesTrack and report material availability vs. planned demand, including shortages and critical path items

Manage material demand integrity for components and subassemblies within the ERP system, driving procurement and production schedules to meet commitments

Maintain and update MRP system data, ensuring alignment with engineering BOMs and proper account assignment settings for stock items

Proactively identify and resolve potential issues with supply chain bottlenecks or production schedules

Provide regular reports on inventory status, schedule risks, and material forecasts to leadership and stakeholders

Support continuous improvement of planning processes (MRP planning cycles) and system enhancements (Analytics, ECO impact analysis) to improve overall production flow and efficiency

Must Haves:

3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory management

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or MS Project for data analysis, scheduling, and forecasting

Solid understanding of BOM structures, routings, and inventory management principles

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments

Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

BOM & MRP Planning Expertise – synchronize material flow with production and engineering configuration

ERP System Proficiency – manage demand signals and inventory status via ERP

Cross-functional Coordination – collaborate with procurement, logistics, AIT, and engineering

Data Accuracy & Attention to Detail – critical for kit readiness, build quality, and delivery performance

Problem Solving & Escalation – address shortages, late POs, or quality holds effectively

Understanding of Aerospace/High-Mix Manufacturing – necessary for complex, regulated builds

Nice to Haves:

Experience with serialized and lot-traced materials

Cleanroom kitting or space-grade handling experience

Familiarity with ECO/change control processes

SQL or other data programming skills for automation and reporting

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies

APICS or PMI certifications (CPIM, CSCP, PMP)

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

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