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Material Resource Planner

San Diego, CA

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put our skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

Job Summary: 

Voyager is seeking a Material Planner to support program execution. This candidate will: 1) own the flow of materials from engineering release to production use to ensure the right parts and materials are available at the right time at the right cost; 2) serve as the bridge between engineering, supply chain, and production to translate Bills of Material (BOM) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into executable plans and: 3) drive plan-buy-build readiness, mitigate shortages, and keep builds on schedule with clear status and risk visibility.

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and maintain time-phased material plans based on BOMs, production schedules, and program need dates
  • Translate program demand into planned orders and coordinate with Procurement to initiate purchasing activities
  • Monitor material status and availability across all program phases—development, qualification, and production
  • Ensure MRP system data accuracy, including lead times, lot sizes, and reorder points
  • Drive shortage resolution by working with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality
  • Coordinate material impact assessments for configuration changes and design evolutions
  • Identify risks to material readiness and escalate potential shortages or delays
  • Collaborate with Engineering on BOM accuracy, part substitutions, and early material needs
  • Provide input to program schedules, burn-downs, and execution readiness metrics
  • Provide input to financial forecasts to ensure proper time-phasing of program costs

Key Outputs

  • Material Requirements Plans (MRP runs) and action messages
  • Planned order reports (with recommended POs or work orders for Procurement/Operations)
  • Shortage Reports with root cause and mitigation plans
  • Line of Balance (LOB) tracking across top-level assemblies and key long-lead parts
  • Material Status Dashboards for Program IPTs
  • Inputs to Master Production Schedule (MPS), IMS, and financial forecasts
  • Inventory analysis reports to optimize stock levels and reduce excess

Required Qualifications: 

  • Five (5) + years of professional experience in production planning, materials coordination or manufacturing operations. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, industrial engineering or related discipline from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Experience working to identify, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities, and communicate manufacturing process flow improvements and successfully influence other to effect change in engineering drawing, work instructions and other requirements documents
  • Experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision while coordinating initiatives across multiple functional organizations
  • Demonstrated proficiency using an MRP software (CostPoint or NetSuite preferred)
  • Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience in engaging with and representing the function with customers (DCMA, Program Office)
  • Experience with program management or supplier processes
  • Involvement and experience in Lean Manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on planning for EEE parts, cable/harness assemblies, machined metals, and value-added processes such as lead-forming, reballing, plating, etc.
  • Working knowledge of industry standards such as NASA EEE-INST-002, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38535/19500, IPC, counterfeit avoidance and material control, DFARS specialty metals, etc.
  • Ability to translate ECOs and BOM changes into effectivity plans and kit readiness without disrupting build flow.
  • ERP/MRP mastery for planning parameters on EEE and cable/metal parts, including lead-time modeling, alternates, substitutions, and lot control.
  • Clear communication with engineering, production, quality, program management to mitigate shortages and coordinate waivers/deviations.
  • APICS CPIM, CSCP or similar certification.  Familiarity with EVMS and FAR/DFARS requirements.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000/year

Please click “Apply” to submit your application. 

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. 

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$75,000 - $100,000 USD

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