Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship)

SpaceX • Texas, Texas • 6d ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (STARSHIP)

The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in enabling Starship's mission. To capitalize on SpaceX's technological and market changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute to making us a multi-planetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate initiative in developing new methods or processes to ensure a healthy flow of critical components

Manage and continuously improve both demand and supply plans associated with the Starship design group

Maintain accurate configurations of multi-level assemblies (BOMs)

Develop strategies for identifying the appropriate stock levels and re-order points based on part criticality, lead times, pricing, rate of consumption, etc.

Develop strategies and manage part retention policies to optimize warehouse space and reduce stagnant inventory

Work closely with engineering to identify bill of material items that should have critical spares and develop methods for determining the proper quantity of spares

Create systems to automate redundant and repeatable planning and sourcing activities

Track fulfillment status across multi-level assemblies (BOMs), and run cross-functional meetings to drive actions to resolve them.

Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues

Monitor inventory levels and demand and initiate purchase signals to maintain healthy stock levels

Maintain a solid understanding of common parts and adjust internal inventory as needed to maximize part movement and avoid excess inventory & spending

Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree; or bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following;

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material or production planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Capable of managing existing external supply chain and suppliers both domestic and globally

Vast experience within a commodity (technical procurement, product development, NPI, manufacturing and negotiating high volume products)

Individual negotiation skills with the ability to influence

Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results

Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills

Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

Experience of planning purchasing of commodity products and 3rd party services working as a team with product development, quality, finance and sales

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Must be willing to travel for businesses purposes as needed

This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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