SpaceX

Supply Chain Planner (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX • $70K — $95K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 1+ years in supply chain roles or 4+ years without a degree
  • Experience in material or production planning
  • Familiarity with purchasing and contract negotiation
  • Background in operational or supply chain management
  • Experience with material cost control

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and improve demand and supply plans
  • Initiate purchase orders for timely material delivery
  • Track material from Fab to final fulfillment
  • Manage inventory to prevent stockouts
  • Develop sourcing and cost management strategies with suppliers
  • Ensure suppliers can support prototype builds
  • Maintain strong supplier partnerships

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment within a fast-paced team
  • Opportunity to influence and shape supplier strategies
  • Contribute to the success of satellite manufacturing innovations
  • Direct involvement in developing world-class RF filters
  • Potential for professional growth in a cutting-edge industry
Full Job Description
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (AKOUSTIS/STARLINK)

As a member of the Akoustis Supply Chain team you will manage the demand plan and sourcing for hardware used to manufacture Akoustis BAW filters. Akoustis has a unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers as we challenge our supply chain in terms of cost, quality and speed of execution. The functions within the Akoustis Planning department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. This role's scope will help enable rate production in the satellite factory of the future! We are seeking an experienced and motivated Planner to join our fast-paced supply chain team to help drive the success of Starlink in manufacturing world-class RF filters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Monitor and continuously improve both Akoustis demand and supply plans
  • Initiate purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of material to support customer requirements
  • Track material from Fab wafer completion to final manufacturing and order fulfillment
  • Manage inventory to prevent stock outs while maintaining healthy inventory levels
  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
  • Manage costs aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
  • Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production
  • Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
    • Material or production planning
    • Purchasing
    • Operations or supply chain management
    • Master production scheduling
    • Engineering
    • Contract negotiation
    • Material cost control

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Familiarity with D365 ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
  • Strong track record of leadership and team-building skills
  • Experience in production purchasing preferred
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational and customer service skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
  • 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
  • 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 occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • This position is based Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite, remote work is 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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