Production Planner
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19-07-2025
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As a Production Planner at Orbitworks youll be the first of your kind a core bridge between Engineering Operations Supply Chain and Programs. Youll lead the creation and management of detailed production schedules and material plans to support the build integration and testing of our spacecraft. This is a critical hands-on role where youll drive process rigor and help scale production systems from the ground up. Youll work directly with ERP/MRP systems optimize workflows and play a key part in meeting our delivery milestones in a high-mix high-complexity manufacturing environment.
About this Role:
- Develop maintain and optimize production schedules for spacecraft assembly integration and testing (AIT)
- Analyze BOMs and program inputs to forecast material and resource needs
- Coordinate and prioritize production workload across multiple programs and work centers
- Plan execute and maintain demand integrity in ERP/MRP systems to drive procurement and production
- Identify and resolve issues related to material shortages schedule conflicts and production bottlenecks
- Establish and maintain data accuracy in ERP (e.g. item attributes replenishment strategies routings)
- Generate reports and metrics to provide visibility into production health material status and risk areas
- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and system enhancements
Must Haves:
- 37 years of experience in production planning scheduling or inventory management
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Expert knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite Oracle SAP)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or MS Project for scheduling forecasting and analysis
- Strong understanding of BOM structures routings and inventory management principles
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments
- Strong attention to detail proactive problem-solving and ability to work in a dynamic environment
Nice to Haves:
- Experience in aerospace defense or high-tech manufacturing
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
- APICS or PMI certification (CPIM CSCP PMP)
- SQL or other programming experience for data extraction and automation
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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