Astrolab

Planning and Inventory Manager

Astrolab  •  $120k - $160k/yr  •  Hawthorne, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Planning and Inventory Manager

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Aviva Buller

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As the Manager of Planning & Inventory Control at Astrolab, you will be responsible for managing inventory movement and flow from end to end – from loading the initial material demand all the way through shipping the parts and/or materials through the final assembly. This role is crucial in maintaining the supply chain for our lunar rovers, ensuring we have the systems and processes in place to know what we need and by when we need it, to provide the Procurement team with clear demand signals, and the Inventory Control team with clear direction of what material movement is needed and by when. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, Production, and external providers to ensure that Astrolab’s supply chain is planned and executed from initial design through final delivery. This role oversees the Warehouse & Inventory Control department and works closely with the Procurement team.

What you'll do:

  • Develop, implement & maintain MRP system in our ERP
  • Manage the Production Schedule Plan demand signal within our MRP and MES
  • Manage the ERP-based Bills of Material through changes during the New Product Introduction (NPI) process as BOMs move from Advanced Demand Planning to Released Product Planning
  • Develop and manage Warehouse & Inventory Control processes according to best practices and AS9100 requirements
  • Develop metrics, reporting, and process around managing workload to ensure >80% utilization of production capacity
  • Analyze and manage inventory usage, scrap, and storage to minimize loss and maximize available resources
  • Develop and maintain best practices for shipping, including managing LTL and FTL supplier relationships
  • Support Production by picking, kitting, receiving goods, etc. as needed

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field and 4+ years of experience in inventory control, planning and/or supply chain management OR 8+ years of experience in production planning, inventory management, and/or supply chain management
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) software (e.g. NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with inventory control and planning in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace industries is a huge plus
Additional Responsibilities
  • i.e. Must be able to life 50lbs

Benefits and Perks

  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave
  • Home office set up reimbursement
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Astrolab

About Astrolab

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system.

Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness.

Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values.

At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.

Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.

Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.

Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.

Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.

Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
Year Founded
2019
Website
astrolab.space
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