Supply Chain Planner (Starship) at SpaceX
Brownsville, TX, United States
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.
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (STARSHIP)
SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories like US based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation and others exciting projects. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. 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. SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species.
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain managers execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, purchasing, supplier delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory levels management. With all integration taking place in-house, supply chain managers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
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
Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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
APICS certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Able to conduct all activities with the highest of integrity
Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position may require long hours, some nights and/or weekends when needed to hit critical deadlines
Ability to travel - up to 50% work week travel is required
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
