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Planner III

Sierra Nevada Corporation
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Centennial, CO, USA
Sep 20, 2026
Are you experienced in material planning, supply management, and manufacturing processes? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Material Planner III, you will ensure that materials and schedules are aligned with production goals. Your extensive experience will help optimize supply chain operations, prevent material shortages, and drive efficiencies across the board. You will guide less experienced planners and collaborate with high-level stakeholders.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct advanced Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) reviews and maintain strict revision control within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

  • Oversee the creation and processing of sales orders, manufacturing orders, and purchase requisitions/purchase orders.

  • Allocate raw and finished goods to meet intricate production and delivery schedules.

  • Monitor and optimize material levels to prevent shortages and scheduling delays.

  • Manage firm planned, released, and in-shop manufacturing orders to ensure seamless production operations.

  • Identify, analyze, and resolve complex material and scheduling issues promptly.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute supply chain schedules.

  • Develop and maintain advanced supply chain schedules for optimal order and delivery planning.

  • Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to plan and control inventory, production, and procurement activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

  • Lead initiatives to improve material planning processes and mentor junior planners.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field of study.

  • 4+ years of experience in a related field.

  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience is required.

  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

  • Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

  • Exposure to the engineering change process.

  • Intermediate understanding of master production planning.

  • Intermediate understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

  • Familiarity with applicable manufacturing drawings.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • APICS certification or equivalent.

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

  • Experience with Program Management.

  • Technical/Engineering degree.

  • Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it applies to Supplier Management.

  • Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems.

  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs regularly.

  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

  • Requires standing for a significant portion of the work shift.

  • Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment.

  • Occasional travel may be required.

  • Must be able to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Job ID

R0030639

Security Clearance

SECRET
About Sierra Nevada Corporation

At SNC, we take an entrepreneurial approach to meeting our customers’ needs by developing innovative technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. For our employees, SNC strives to cultivate professional growth at every career stage. We believe in positive attitudes, sense of urgency, team-play, purpose, fire-in-the-belly passion, work-life balance, collaboration, humility, persistence, discipline and trust as accelerators of productivity and fulfillment.

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