Production Planner

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Production Planner to drive manufacturing readiness by planning, coordinating, and optimizing production processes to meet schedule deadlines and company objectives. This role plays a critical part in aligning cross-functional teams, ensuring material and equipment availability, and maintaining accurate production schedules in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production and kitting schedules to ensure alignment across manufacturing and supply chain teams
• Define and manage the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align priorities and establish a clear production path forward
• Partner with Supply Planning to proactively identify and resolve material shortages impacting production schedules
• Coordinate and prioritize activities across cross-functional teams to meet production targets
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule updates, risks, and critical path issues to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes to enhance efficiency and execution

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain within a high-tech or aerospace manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and production scheduling methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for planning, scheduling, and data analysis