SpaceX Sr. Supply Chain Planner responsible for managing and improving demand and supply plans for the Starship design group. Coordinates inventory, procurement, and supply chain strategies to meet production goals.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing and continuously improving both demand and supply plans associated with the Starship design group
Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate
Manage inventory level targets, reviewing line of balances, aligning demand supply signals and allocations, maintaining product master data and developing expertise in in-house systems and reports
Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing to a well thought out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with quality
Execute MRP planning messages for production parts
Issue purchase orders for production ready (post-NPI handoff) requirements and ensure delivery. Manage relevant purchase order master data to ensure timely delivery and provide production with dependable delivery signals
Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material and eliminate/reduce quality issues
Partner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies like long term purchases, design for manufacturing to reduce cost and improve quality
Proactively manage inventory, prevent stock outs while optimizing the utilization of SpaceX working capital
Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors and distributors to ensure communication channels are buzzing with real time delivery information and work in progress
Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations
Qualification
Bachelor’s degreeTechnical knowledge in a commodity (eSQL experiencePowerBI experienceAdvanced skills in MS Excel and Project
Required
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred
2+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, production, project management, or engineering
Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g. 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
PowerBI experience
Advanced skills in MS Excel and Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
Experience navigating multitier bill of materials and work orders
