Supply Planner (Contract)

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary:

As a Supply Planner at Epirus, you will play a crucial role in supporting the production flow and key developmental goals of our innovative HPM systems. Working closely with the Procurement, engineering and manufacturing departments, you will help execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve our ambitious production goals.  Please note that this role is a six month contract with the potential to become permanent. 

• Assist in managing and developing inventory level targets, aligning demand-supply signals and allocations.   

• Proactively provide status and updates to Epirus management, supply chain and engineering teams on all critical supply issues.   

• Manage and execute MRP planning messages in a timely manner.  

• Work with production teams to set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals that take into account personnel and equipment constraints but support overall rate targets  

• Establish high-accuracy means of communication for both estimated hardware needs and completion dates  

• Leverage SQL or Python Queries and Excel databases to identify hardware shortages for upcoming builds and land lead the charge to mitigate these risks  

Data Management:    

• Maintain product master data, product lifecycle, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports.   

• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production  

• Manage relevant purchase order master data to ensure timely delivery and provide production with dependable delivery signals  
• Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of related experience in material or production planning, purchasing, contract negotiation, or related areas.   

• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.   

• Experience in multitier Bill of Materials and job management.   

• Proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, MS Excel, and Project.   

• Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders 

• Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Consumer Electronics industry experience   

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on speed and accuracy.     

• APICS certification and Lean Six Sigma certification are advantageous.   

• Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented mindset.   

• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating  
• Technical knowledge in a commodity – for example, cables and harnessing, electronic parts, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, soft goods etc.  

• Ability to travel up to 10%, including potential international travel.   

• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.   

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.