SpaceX

Supply Chain Planning Manager, xAI (Starlink)

SpaceX • $110K — $130K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree with 3+ years of supply chain experience, or bachelor's with 4+ years, or 7+ years of experience in supply chain roles
  • Experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material planning, or operations
  • Technical knowledge of commodities including machining and assembly processes
  • Proficient in SQL, PowerBI, and advanced Excel functions like pivot tables and macros
  • Experience with ERP systems and MRP processes
  • APICS and Lean Six Sigma certifications are preferred
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a detail-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and audit bill of materials accuracy in MRP systems
  • Establish and manage inventory targets and align demand supply signals
  • Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure timely fulfillment of product needs
  • Educate teams on MRP functionality and its business benefits
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to minimize material obsolescence and quality issues
  • Implement advanced supply chain strategies with internal stakeholders
  • Proactively manage inventory to optimize working capital

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a leading-edge aerospace company
  • Engagement in the development of advanced supply chain strategies
  • Collaboration with a high-performing team of engineers
  • Potential for international travel to various supply chain partners
  • Onsite work environment fostering direct team collaboration
Full Job Description
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER, XAI (STARLINK)

As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain Planning team you will support an elite group of engineers and supply chain professional to establish and maintain the signals that drive the business and enable production of the Starlink satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution. This role's scope will help develop the factory of the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate
  • Establish/Manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand 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/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 and reduce obsolescence of material and eliminate/reduce quality issues
  • Partner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigations like long-term purchases and strategic safety stock
  • Proactively manage inventory, and prevent stock outs while optimizing the utilization of SpaceX 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 SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
  • Analyze supply chain data and report metrics around the health of MRP and the businesses execution against it

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 7+ 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:
  • 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
  • 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:
  • Must be able to travel - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • This position is based Bastrop, TX OR Austin, 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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