Supply Chain Planner (Falcon, Dragon, & Starfall)

The role

Supply chain planners execute sourcing strategies to enable production flow and support launch manifests. They coordinate with engineering and manufacturing departments to manage material requirements, delivery, and inventory.

What you will do

• Plan, lead, improve, and execute sourcing strategies
• Maintain accurate configuration of assemblies (BOMs)
• Ensure accurate lead times and inventory levels
• Facilitate technical discussions and make vs. buy decisions
• Execute risk management analysis
• Optimize logistics, manufacturing, quality, and ordering policies
• Support supplier facilities visits
• Lead commercial and quality initiatives
• Build cross functional teams and champion continuous improvement
• Provide status updates to SpaceX management and engineering teams

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master
• OR 4+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master production scheduli
• Must be able to travel up to 50% work week, including international travel

Nice to have

• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy
• Strong track record of leadership and team building skills
• Lean or continuous improvement experience
• Self-motivated, quick learner and ability to prioritize efforts
• Strong technical ability to read drawings and blueprints
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier relationships
• Value add engineering abilities
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.