Senior Materials Planner

What You'll Do

The Senior Materials Planner plays a pivotal role in coordinating materials for assigned programs. Responsibilities include planning, NPI coordination, and program oversight from initial concepts to post-production. They handle tasks such as CTBs, ETCs, ECOs, BOMs, RFPs, and month-end processes, and must apply expertise in ETO/FAR regulations to ensure seamless program flow.

• Full ownership of the materials plan for assigned program(s), proactively identifying and closing supply gaps.
• Become an authority in Bill of Materials (BOM), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Master Production Schedule (MPS) for accurate planning.
• Collaborate across departments—from production control to engineering and procurement—to ensure material needs are met.
• Develop solutions to maintain a seamless flow of raw materials, sub‑assemblies, and purchased parts.
• Partner with engineering and program management to understand the manufacturing and material aspects of builds.
• Continuously improve processes and optimize inventory, considering Just‑in‑Time and other relevant techniques.
• Apply data analysis skills to optimize outcomes.

• 4‑5+ years of proven experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or quantitative fields.
• In‑depth knowledge of MRP, MPS, EAC/ETC, and Clear‑to‑Build principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Understanding of inventory management techniques like Just‑in‑Time.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

• Professional certifications (APICS CPSM/CPIM a plus).
• Experience in R&D environments.
• Familiarity with external contract manufacturers.
• Problem‑solving skills beyond your immediate area.
• Experience in multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to develop sophisticated planning and analysis tools.

$99,000.00 – $ annually. For San Jose, SF Bay area, and NYC metropolitan area, base pay ranges from $ – $ annually.

Base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided, along with a range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information on benefits, visit our benefits page.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status or characteristic.