Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Material Planner who thrives in a fast-paced, execution-driven satellite manufacturing environment. This role owns material readiness for assigned assemblies from MRP signal to hardware on the floor. You will be expected to understand your assemblies deeply, surface problems before they become schedule impacts, and drive resolution across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing without waiting to be told. This position will sit onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA.
This position's internal job is Supply Chain Management Analyst. Our team is currently hiring for level 1.
Position Responsibilities:
Own the full material readiness picture for assigned assemblies, you are the single point of accountability from MRP signal to hardware availability
Disposition MRP action messages daily; release MOs, generate PRs, and issue reschedule recommendations with the speed and accuracy the production schedule demands
Anticipate shortages before they appear on a report, analyze demand, lead times, and supplier performance proactively and bring solutions, not just problems
Drive ECD alignment with Program Schedulers, Manufacturing Engineers, and the buying team; own your dates and defend them with data
Validate eBOM-to-mBOM conversions in Costpoint; identify and correct data integrity issues (lead times, yield, attrition, UOM, min/max) that corrupt MRP output before they corrupt the schedule
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Generate shortage reports, kitting status, and material readiness assessments that are accurate, timely, and stakeholder-ready no chasing, no follow-up needed
Communicate material, MO, and PO status to Program Control, IMS Schedulers, Quality, and Manufacturing with clarity
Read and interpret engineering drawings; understand how releases migrate from eBOM through Teamcenter into Costpoint and what breaks when that process fails
Escalate critical path constraints with supporting data and a recommended course of action, never escalate a problem without a proposed solution
Hold cross-functional partners accountable to commitments that affect your programs, this role requires influence without authority, executed with urgency
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Experience reading engineering drawings
3+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain coordination, or production scheduling in a manufacturing environment
Experience tracing BOM structures from design intent to production execution
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under schedule pressure without losing accuracy
Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, MRP, MO management, and purchasing modules
Familiarity with Teamcenter PLM and the eBOM-to-mBOM conversion process
Exposure to DCMA MMAS compliance standards or equivalent government material accountability frameworks
Experience in satellite, space vehicle, or defense hardware manufacturing
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or equivalent tools for shortage analysis and reporting
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards:
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: Level 1: $63,750-$93,750
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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