Own the end-to-end material planning process for a high-growth aerospace company focused on satellite production.
Posted by employer 8 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Develop and manage demand plans
- Own Clear to Build reporting
- Generate forecasts for the Supply Chain team
- Manage material allocation in MRP system
- Work cross-functionally with various teams
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in material planning or supply chain management
- Experience working with MRP in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of demand planning and supply allocation
- Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to travel up to 25 – 50% of the time
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or relevant engineering discipline
- 3+ years in a new product introduction environment
- Prior experience planning for space grade material
- Experience implementing AS9100
- Prior leadership experience
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Supply Chain Planner at K2 Space is responsible for managing the entire material planning process to ensure that production meets customer demand without delays. This role requires expertise in material requirements planning (MRP) and a strong background in supply chain management, particularly within the aerospace sector. Ideal candidates will have over five years of relevant experience and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments. K2 Space is in a high-growth phase, aiming to scale its satellite production significantly in the coming years.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page September 25, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 30% of 1191 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 183 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- K2 Space lists $130,000–$160,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Supply Chain Planner role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Supply Chain Planner role at K2 Space.
From the original posting
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The Role
You will own the end-to-end responsibility for ensuring the timely availability of materials required to support production and customer demand. You will be accountable for managing material requirements planning (MRP), actively monitoring inventory levels, and proactively coordinating with suppliers, procurement, and production teams to maintain optimal stock positions while minimizing excess and shortages. You will establish, maintain, and continuously improve the Clear-to-Build report, taking ownership of identifying potential material shortages, tracking component readiness, and ensuring production can proceed without delay. You will analyze forecasts, monitor material consumption, and adjust material plans in response to changing production schedules, demand shifts, or supply chain disruptions. In this role, you will drive improvements in material flow, lead-time reduction, and supply reliability by identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions. You will serve as a key cross-functional partner, owning collaboration across departments to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuity throughout the supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage demand plans, ensuring accurate inputs within plans and the Bills of Material feeding into those plans
- Own Clear to Build reporting and Clear to Build meetings to provide visibility to stakeholders
- Generate and provide forecasts to the Supply Chain team
- Manage allocation of material in MRP system
- Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and Finance and Accounting teams to develop processes for working within MRP and related data
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience of material planning or supply chain management in the aerospace industry
- Experience working with MRP in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply allocation, and management of master data
- Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance
- Ability to travel up to 25 – 50% of the time
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, electrical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 3+ years in a new product introduction environment
- Prior experience planning for space grade material
- Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits
- Prior leadership experience
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 + equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
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