Planning Manager

Planning Manager - Supply Chain

Virgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain team and support our mission. Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in design, development, and testing efforts. We establish and share a vision towards a common goal while holding ourselves and others accountable.

This role oversees all materials planning, generation, and monitoring of the production and material schedule using the tools and programs within Virgin Galactic systems. The Planning Manager controls and drives the demand that builds spaceships and rocket motor systems, aligns and executes the make-and-buy supply signal to the business, and keeps stakeholders informed while evaluating the feasibility of recommended changes. You will lead the production planning and production control teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Project Management, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Materials to ensure production and materials schedule conformance is maintained. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Integrated Master Schedule for each component project in collaboration with build managers.
• Manage and control the top-level demand schedule for the business unit supported.
• Utilize demand forecasting and possess a strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems that run demand plans informing the business of make-and-buy status and schedules.
• Account for scope of work, procured part status, and reporting status to all related functions aligned to the established Work Breakdown Structure.
• Ensure configuration management controls of engineering release, BOM updates, ECOs, and job order controls meet company standards.
• Align planners and production control team members to the programs they will support and resolve bottlenecks, material shortages, and job order management.
• Conduct reporting reviews and measure performance of all critical factors to ensure compliance to production plans, including publishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assign and prioritize build projects in partnership with other related work teams and make changes to schedules to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Activate approved build plans with accountability for cost, scope, and schedule against the program baseline and provide program updates as required.
• Report regularly to leadership, internal and external customers, and the wider organization on the team’s performance in quality, scope, cost, and schedule.
• Communicate with company leaders in other disciplines across the organization to gather valuable information to better plan projects and guide team members.
• Synchronize production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.
• Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at the direction of management.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; and/or a combination of education and work experience is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, preferred.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification, preferred.
• 8+ years or more of industry experience in progressive technical and leadership roles.
• Experience with complex supply chain management and materials systems.
• Experience with Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS), risk management, configuration management, and requirements management processes.
• Prior Planning and Scheduling experience required.
• Hands-on and active experience working with Manufacturing Resource Planning/Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP/ERP) systems. ORACLE experience is preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Competency using MS Office suite of tools.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence and a Growth Mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, apply good interpersonal skills, and utilize available resources to accomplish company goals.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to communicate clear objectives and milestones.
• Focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables.
• Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) experience preferred.
• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
• Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position – 8 hours minimum.
• Physically able to handle items weighing up to five (5) pounds (unassisted).
• Travel 5% or more of the time.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $99,700.00–$152,075.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long-term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits.

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next-generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Drug Free Workplace

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post-offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident-related drug and alcohol testing.

Phoenix Employment Requirements

For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks governed by TSA and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.

Key skills/competency

• Supply Chain Management
• Materials Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Demand Forecasting
• Configuration Management
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Lean Six Sigma