Supply Chain Planning Manager (Starship)

The role

The Supply Chain Planning Manager will own the end-to-end planning lifecycle for Starship sub-assemblies or finished goods. This role involves managing supply schedules, mitigating global supply chain risks, and partnering with engineering and production teams to support production rates.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end planning lifecycle for Starship sub-assemblies or finished goods.
• Work with engineering, production, and procurement to set up a robust supply chain plan.
• Manage the supply schedule for raw material and finished goods to optimize inventory.
• Communicate forecasts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the multi-tier global supply chain.
• Balance new product introduction with stable production.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to incorporate design or process changes.
• Support insourcing efforts to guarantee constant supply.
• Assess and monitor supply base capacity and constraints.
• Maintain part and planning master data.

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master pr
• OR bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Mast
• Must be able to travel up to 50% work week, including international travel
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Nice to have

• Experience in a high-volume industry, such as automotive or consumer electronics
• Success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, managing multiple products and schedules
• Technical knowledge in mechanical commodities (CNC machining, plastic injection molding, die-casting, stampings) or metallic raw materials
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Intermediate skills in SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, and other data analytics
• Advanced skills in MS Excel & Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company's supply chain department manages procurement, planning, fulfillment, supplier development, quality, logistics, and inventory.