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Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today. And that's just the beginning.
Job Summary: As a Supply Planner at Epirus, you will play a crucial role in supporting the production flow and key developmental goals of our innovative HPM systems. Working closely with the Procurement, engineering and manufacturing departments, you will help execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve our ambitious production goals.
Responsibilities:
- Material Planning:
- Assist in managing and developing inventory level targets, aligning demand-supply signals and allocations.
- Proactively provide status and updates to Epirus management, supply chain and engineering teams on all critical supply issues.
- Manage and execute MRP planning messages in a timely manner.
- Production Control:
- Work with production teams to set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals that take into account personnel and equipment constraints but support overall rate targets
- Establish high-accuracy means of communication for both estimated hardware needs and completion dates
- Leverage SQL or Python Queries and Excel databases to identify hardware shortages for upcoming builds and land lead the charge to mitigate these risks
- Data Management:
- Maintain product master data, product lifecycle, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports.
- Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production
- Manage relevant purchase order master data to ensure timely delivery and provide production with dependable delivery signals
- Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics
- Purchase Order Execution:
- Execute purchase orders to support COTS and harnessing for production. Negotiate prices, execute PO's and track items through delivery.
- Other duties as required
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Experience in material or production planning, purchasing, contract negotiation, or related areas.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Consumer Electronics industry experience
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on speed and accuracy.
- Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.
- Experience in multitier Bill of Materials and job management.
- Proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, MS Excel, and Project.
- Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders
- APICS certification and Lean Six Sigma certification are advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented mindset.
- Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating
- Technical knowledge in a commodity – for example, cables and harnessing, electronic parts, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, soft goods etc.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including potential international travel.
- Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don't believe in the word impossible and are always asking "why not" as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.
