Demand Planner

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Demand Planner

As Astranis' founding Demand Planner, you will be responsible for planning materials to ensure resources required for product manufacturing are in stock and available. You will work closely with the Production and Procurement Departments to understand the production schedule and forecast appropriately to keep the factory stocked with necessary materials, as well as with the design teams to understand what is coming down the line.

Role

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules, ensuring timely availability of components to meet build timelines

• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Engineering, and Program Management teams to anticipate material needs, resolve shortages, and align on priorities

• Utilize Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) software to generate Clear to Build (CTB) reports, manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), and maintain accurate inventory records

• Coordinate with inventory teams to ensure proper storage and handling of materials, while maintaining optimal stock levels to support production demands

• Work with Program Management and Engineering to ready BOMs for demand planning in advance of a build as well as collaborate with engineering and program management to forecast material requirements for upcoming builds

• Identify potential material shortages or delays, and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on production schedules

• Contribute to process improvements in material planning, inventory management, and cross-functional communication to enhance operational efficiency

• Present build schedules and high-risk parts at program meetings to the executive team, providing visibility into material readiness and potential challenges

Requirements

• 3+ years in material planning, supply chain, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with MRP software and SQL is a plus

• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in BOMs, inventory records, and production schedules

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions in dynamic environments

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary
$110,000—$160,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.