Manager, Materials Management
Join to apply for the Manager, Materials Management role at Astranis Space Technologies . Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Responsibilities
- Create processes and implement systems for receiving, inventory, and material movement of spacecraft electronics and mechanical hardware.
- Maintain the integrity of virtual and physical inventory systems through regular updates based on goods received, parts outgoing, and transfers.
- Take ownership of all incoming freight, standard carrier deliveries (UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc.), and internally‑produced parts for put‑away into the correct location.
- Ensure outgoing materials and shipments are packaged securely according to engineering specification, labeled correctly, and sent on‑schedule.
- Execute scheduled inventory cycle counts on weekly, quarterly, and yearly cadences and make any necessary adjustments to virtual inventory records.
- Coordinate with the team on parts requiring inspection: pull parts from receiving, route to appropriate workcenter, and transfer back post‑inspection (or put into controlled hold).
- Hire and directly manage a small team of receiving and inventory personnel.
- Engage with cross‑functional stakeholders in an organized, adaptive way, demonstrating an ability to work through shifting priorities while emphasizing process and taking broader company priorities into account.
- Communicate clearly and effectively regarding the status of tasks, progress blockers, and potential risks to project schedules.
Core Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 5+ years of experience working in inventory in a manufacturing/production environment.
- Valid California driver license.
- Ability to lift, load, and deliver physical materials/equipment using pallet jacks and other equipment.
- Schedule flexibility to work outside normal working hours (early mornings, late nights, and weekends) as required to meet program schedule.
Bonus Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field.
- Experience in building an inventory program from the ground up, including process definition and system specification and rollout.
- Experience managing inventory in a high reliability application such as aerospace, medical devices, consumer products, etc.
- Certified forklift driver.
- Management experience, directly leading a team of 2+ members.
- Ability to write SQL queries and create and maintain dashboards and reports.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems such as NetSuite or SAP.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
What We Offer
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base salary 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.
Base Salary: $150,000—$180,000 USD
Legal and Eligibility
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. Ԭb(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.
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