Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CAfull timeRemote

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senior

$85k–$110k

H1B: no

SpaceX The Sr. Supply Chain Planner for Starshield at SpaceX manages inventory, bills of materials, and supply plans to support satellite production. The role involves coordinating with engineering and production teams to mitigate risk and optimize supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

Maintain accuracy and audit bills of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate
Establish and manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand and supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports
Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing a well-thought-out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with quality
Be an expert in MRP, triage the signals and understand the matrix, then apply your knowledge to educate the teams we support in the proper use of MRP and its benefit to the business
Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut-in, reduce obsolescence of material, and eliminate or reduce quality issues
Partner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigation, such as long-term purchases and strategic safety stock
Proactively manage inventory and prevent stockouts while optimizing the utilization of Starshield working capital
Develop and maintain good relationships with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to enable the mission
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations
Proactively update Starshield management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
Analyze supply chain data and report metrics around the health of MRP and the business’s execution against it

Qualification

Contract negotiationMaterial or production planningOperations or supply chain managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingTechnical knowledge in a commoditySQL experiencePower BI experienceAPICS certification

Required

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following, or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chain management
Material cost control
Master production scheduling

Preferred

Technical knowledge in a commodity, for example machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, soft goods, etc.
Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
SQL experience
Power BI experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
Experience navigating multitier bills of materials and work orders
APICS certification