Material Planning Manager

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

9d

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a hardworking team of Supply Chain and Planning Specialists, you will support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands-on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. Special Mentions: New System Implementation Projects You will manage a team who's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• 5+ years of production planning or supply chain experience
• 3+ years of experience working directly within an MRP system
• 2+ years managing direct reports
• Intermediate skills with MS Office
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptable to changes in business processes and systems
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems
• You build trust through transparency
• You communicate openly and honestly with your team, even in challenging situations
• You share relevant information in a timely manner, allowing team members to make informed decisions
• You acknowledge mistakes and model accountability at all levels
• You create a safe environment where feedback flows freely in all directions
• You promote collaboration and cohesion across the team
• You break down silos and facilitate cross-functional partnerships
• You recognize diverse contributions and ensure all voices are heard
• You align individual strengths with team objectives for maximum impact
• You foster an inclusive culture where team members feel valued and connected
• You bring a positive attitude to solving complex problems
• You approach challenges with optimism and a solution-oriented mindset
• You maintain composure under pressure and help the team navigate uncertainty
• You balance strategic thinking with pragmatic execution
• You celebrate progress and learn from setbacks with resilience
• You are invested in mentorship and professional development
• You identify and nurture talent through personalized coaching and guidance
• You create growth opportunities that align with individual career aspirations
• You provide constructive feedback that helps team members reach their potential
• You lead by example, continuously developing your own leadership capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or related field
• ASCM / APICS certification
• SQL
• Advanced Excel Experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and act on MRP action messages, ensuring material availability to support production schedule
• Monitor MRP forecasts, inventory, customer demand, production requirements, inventory transactions and reject material
• Evaluate and adjust Planning Attributes within the Item Master to improve planned order quantities and accuracy
• Responsible for firming Planned Orders into Manufacturing Orders and Purchase Requisitions
• Generate and maintain Transfer Reservations to coordinate cross-site material planning needs
• Manage Project Transfers within your assigned scope of work
• Authorize Project Transfer requests from other programs
• Manage dates on Firm Planned Manufacturing Orders to align with the baseline and recovery production schedules
• Manage Material Requirements on Firm Planned Manufacturing orders to drive the correct build configurations
• Support Engineering Change Impact Assessments and resulting material planning actions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree