The Demand Planner will assist in demand, supply, and fulfillment planning, collaborating across teams to ensure effective procurement and production processes.
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Demand Planner, reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain & Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in demand, supply, and fulfillment planning to support business objectives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Mission Management, to ensure alignment across planning processes.
- Develop key performance metrics to track actions, assess risks, and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part records, and master data to support procurement and production processes.
- Monitor commodity and part lead times to aid in the design release process and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
- Facilitate procurement planning messages to ensure efficient purchasing and supplier coordination.
- Develop, manage, and provide material availability insights in Clear-to-Build meetings to support cross-functional teams.
- Update demand forecasts in response to engineering change orders (ECOs) and ensure clear communication of updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Enhance visibility of material status through reporting tools, including Line of Balance (LOB) and material shortage reports.
- Work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, demonstrating teamwork and alignment with company goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing different manufacturing states of hardware.
- Ability to support scheduling discussions with multiple stakeholders and customers.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and understanding their integration within ERP/MRP systems.
- Familiarity with program/project management and managing associated schedules.
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
- Logical and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, adjusting to abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Pay Range:
- L1- Demand Planner I : $29.39 - $42.61
- L2- Demand Planner II: $76,400 - $110,700
Salary Range: California
$76,400—$110,700 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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