Material Planner

Full Time
Long Beach, CA 90808
Posted
Job description
Location:: Long Beach, CA Bonus:: Yes Job Type:: Full-Time Job Description:

At Virgin Orbit, we are launching the small satellite revolution, enabling missions that were previously unimaginable. We are delivering Virgin’s legendary customer experience by combining advanced technology with a diligent, hard-working team. We have built a workplace and a workforce of the future, knowing that our decisions and investments of today are launching the industries of tomorrow. We have engaged a diverse and inclusive community of doers and dreamers alike, empowering all those working today to build satellites and constellations that will change the world.

At Virgin Orbit, we are opening space for good. Search all our job openings career portal .

Position Summary

Virgin Orbit (VO) is seeking a Material Planner to plan for materials required for our LauncherOne program. As such, a background in aerospace is quite advantageous. This role is responsible for reviewing mBOM, release of material requirements via Oracle MRP system, manual planning for unplanned activities, plan for capacity, ensure that the inputs of the MRP are accurate, as well as review of inventory positions to ensure that the materials are available for production in timely manner. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, analytical, and excellent people skills.

This is a full-time position at Virgin Orbit's aerospace facility in Long Beach, California, with regular travel to other Virgin Orbit locations and Spaceports around the world.

Your Part of the Mission
  • Coordinate planning decision from end-users, production, and information from suppliers to reduce material shortages.
  • Analyze, manage, forecast, and schedule material requirements using Oracle MRP system.
  • Identify alternative material management strategies where MRP based solutions may not be optimal.
  • Analyze, investigate, and assure the accuracy of the MRP action messages.
  • Maintain and perform detailed analysis of planning metrics and reports.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop the best economic strategy for demand planning to support production.
  • Participate in company initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvements.
  • Help Virgin Orbit do our part to make the world a better place.
  • Constantly learn new things—and share them with your team members.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university.
  • 2+ years of planning or supply chain experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and generate solutions.
  • Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and have strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
  • Driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement.
  • Ability to add something unique and positive to our team.
  • Generally high level of all-around awesomeness.
  • Holds an APICS certification.
  • Experience in implementation of an ERP/MRP system.
  • Experience with SQL databases and queries.
  • Experience with Oracle or other major planning software.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to perform complex tasks, as well as analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
  • Passion for space exploration and a firm belief in the utility of affordable access to space.
  • Ability to thrive as a ‘one person team.’
Additional Qualifications
  • Must be able to provide proof of US-approved Covid-19 full vaccination status, unless otherwise exempted by an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation from Virgin Orbit.
  • Must be willing to work varying shifts and additional hours to support critical launch activities.
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassist.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $95,000 Total Rewards at Virgin Orbit:
At Virgin Orbit, we are STRAIGHT UP, which means we encourage honest and transparent communication. Our goal is to help you interpret the pay range you see and understand that compensation is much more than simply base pay. Individual compensation packages are based on candidate-unique attributes, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Cash compensation is only part of the total reward package, and the range reflects a strong market-based salary. Some jobs may also be eligible for bonus, overtime pay, weekend work compensation and differentials. In addition to cash compensation, all Virgin Orbit teammates are eligible for equity which includes stock options and/or RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

At Virgin Orbit, you work alongside some of the best and brightest, on the coolest premier dedicated small satellite launch service. We also know that benefits and belonging are an important piece of your total rewards package. At Virgin Orbit we offer some of the best around:

  • Robust time off with holiday shut down between Christmas and New Year
  • Better than market 401k including a Safe Harbor plan
  • Superior health and welfare benefits offering an average 90% of benefits premiums paid, including some plans with zero employee contributions
  • Financial wellness through Northstar which includes your personal financial advisor
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A variety of optional benefits such as pet insurance and discounts, and remote and/or hybrid opportunity for some positions
  • Health Reimbursement program providing up to $3,000 max per year for eligible teammates
  • Employee Resource Groups, Virgin cultural gatherings and success celebrations, professional growth opportunities, and more!
At Virgin Orbit, pay and total rewards is about offering competitive programs for any stage of your life and career. We constantly look for opportunities to enhance our programs and reward our teammates and we update our benefits offerings regularly.
Other Requirements::

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.


Personal Requirements

Our idea of a happy life: build rockets, work with brilliant people, serve purposeful customers, and open access to space. Sir Richard Branson’s belief is “If you get the perfect mix of people working for your company, you have a far greater chance of success.” From the very start, we have placed top priority on growing and fostering a team of creative, diverse, and talented women and men.


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Virgin Orbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Orbit is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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