York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking a hands-on Materials Planner to support demand planning in the materials department to include NPI efforts. You will follow the Materials Manager and NPI Planner lead regarding part optimization projects, CI initiatives around material presentation, on the floor material issuances as well as ordering and allocation, material movements and conflicts between programs. You will be collaborating with our production, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering and finance teams to ensure the right parts and supplies are available at the right place, in right quantities at the right time. You will collaborate with key stakeholders with fast-paced needs and ensure a balance is maintained between Production Floor material needs, new product builds, first of a kind vehicle, York as well as customer assets and respective GSE equipment necessary to support these.

This role will be fully on-site in our Greenwood Village office. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Materials team with kit presentations on the production floor to include the development, set up, and maintenance of non-stock and Kan-Ban materials and their replenishment.
• Support the development, maintenance and monitoring of Pre-Production Engineering requests to include but not limited to First of a Kind Build for all York programs, Test assets, Ground Support Equipment, FlatSats, Customer Milestone Deliverables, etc.
• Partner with Engineering on understanding which key parts support development activities and milestone payments and assess supply and demand between programs to be able to deliver these parts.
• Collaborate with Material Planners on part swaps and PO delivery prioritization in support of NPI efforts to include providing forward look on BOM changes.
• Work with Supply Chain to realign PO deliveries, Projects and Tasks to point to prioritized programs and improve ESDs.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse on the timely execution of parts kitting to the Production and NPI teams.
• Help with support leading regular reviews of Pre Production requests with each requestor and provide quick resolution to newly requested items.
• Coordinate financial compliance with Accounting on each asset generated to include conversion to a non-flight item and expense.
• Collaborate with Warehouse on the prompt shipping of completed Milestone Payments.
• Run, act on, and correct MRP demand associated with each individual Pre-Production request.
• Support Production Planning with Test Harness requests and inventory function demands. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business with at least 7 years of direct Materials Management experience
• 5+ years of experience in Production Planning
• 5+ years of experience with an ERP system
• Hands on experience with applying Lean Manufacturing in a manufacturing and/or warehousing facility
• Comfort with ambiguity, influencing and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Structured thinker with ability to implement processes for speed and repeatability
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) across multiple levels of the organization
• Background in Aviation or Aerospace a plus

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required.  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.  

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.