Material Planning Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Project Material Planning Lead. Location: Broomfield, CO (On-site)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute material planning strategies for quantum hardware projects.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure timely material delivery.
• Monitor material shortages, manage expedite requests, and provide delivery updates.
• Coordinate and enter purchase requests and RFQs, considering lead-time setbacks.
• Track material assets for audits and ensure timely capitalization;
• Maintain accurate inventory records and implement discrepancy resolutions;
• Manage change control processes, including reallocation or retirement of assets;
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to support project success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning within high-tech, aerospace, semiconductor, or R&D environments.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, green card holder, or refugee/asylee).
• Cannot be a national of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen (per government contract restrictions).

Preferred:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Familiarity with materials tracking and project management tools;
• Background in R&D or technology-driven environments;
• Ability to manage both day-to-day execution and long-term improvements

Compensation:

• Annual salary: $114,000 – $137,000
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with student loan repayment matching
• Equity opportunities;
• 12 paid holidays + generous vacation and sick leave;
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs