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At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system - you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!\nTerran Orbital is seeking an experiencedProduction Planner to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Production Planning, the Production Planner will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient procurement, scheduling, and delivery of materials to support production and engineering operations. Production Planner will also collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, managers, and other stakeholders to maintain production schedule and status execution of projects and prepare performance evaluation reports.\nKey Duties and Responsibilities\nDevelop, implement and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, engineering demands, and project milestones.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast material needs and align procurement strategies with project goals.\nMonitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock while minimizing excess or obsolete materials.\nWork closely with procurement to ensure on-time delivery of materials, resolving any delays or quality issues promptly.\nAnalyze material usage trends, lead times, and demand fluctuations to drive continuous improvement in planning processes.\nConsult with project managers, and third-party program management to integrate multiple parallel program requirements, and set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks, including Identifying critical path elements and solutions.\nCoordinate production timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders\nMonitor production timelines and deadlines.\nIdentify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies in material planning and potential production schedule delays, and recommend actionable improvements and facilitate intervention in a timely manner.\nEvaluate performance and prepare production performance reports.\nDevelop metrics and performance calculations using production schedule metrics and inputs.\nAccommodate updates and changes to production schedules.\nHold regular meetings with stakeholders to receive scheduled inputs and monitor progress and identify production barriers.\nRecommend actions to keep products within budget and completed on time.\nCollaborate with stakeholders and inform them of production timelines and deadlines.\nDocument production scheduling processes and maintaining records.\nRequired Qualifications and Skills\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.\n3+ years of experience as a production planner/scheduler.\nFamiliar with Earned Value Management or other similar reporting and metrics.\nProven track record of maintaining production schedules and providing performance reports.\nProficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS Project, Excel, or Microsoft Dynamics.\nProficiency in databasing software, such as Excel, MS Access, or SQL.\nProficiency in ERP software, such as MS Dynamics.\nAbility to keep stakeholders informed of production timelines and changes.\nAerospace industry experience or equivalent experience developing and maintaining production schedules for advanced and technical efforts.\nExcellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.\nExceptional communication skills with multiple disciplines.\nExperience providing deliverables and presenting to the executive level.\nU.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.\nYour actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag! \nSalary Range\n$75,000—$100,000 USD\nFull-time positions only:\nBenefits\n100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents\n401(k) Match\nFlexible Time Off (FTO)\nEducation Reimbursement\nCompetitive Paid Parental Leave\nAbout Terran Orbital \nTerran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com\nPhysical Demands\nAn employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.\nWork Environment\nThe job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.\nDisclaimers\nTo comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.\nTerran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.\nIf you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .\nTerran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. 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