Supply Chain Planner (Starship)

The role

The Supply Chain Planner manages inventory levels, executes material resource planning, and mitigates supply risks. This role supports launch manifests and developmental goals by working with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.

What you will do

• Manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, and align demand supply signals
• Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply through supply planning
• Execute material resource planning (MRP) planning messages for production parts
• Support engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams with sourcing and strategy
• Drive design for manufacturability reviews
• Champion value-add and value engineering projects
• Mitigate sole/single source risk
• Update SpaceX management and engineering teams on critical supply issues
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Visit supplier facilities to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity

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 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master production scheduli
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be able to travel up to 35% work week travel, including international travel
• 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of

Nice to have

• 1+ years of experience using SQL in business analysis, product management, applications/software development, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems support
• Technical procurement, manufacturing, and vendor management experience
• Experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints
• Proven track record of leadership and team-building skills
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, Access, SQL, etc.)
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company works on human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, and internet services through the Starlink constellation.