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SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (LAUNCH SITE)
The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in our operations. This role will be part of the launch site supply chain team and will be based out of Vandenberg, CA. The functions within the team include procurement, planning, fulfillment, supplier development, supplier quality, inventory, and logistics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 to a well thought out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with quality
- Execute material resource planning (MRP) planning messages for production parts
- Be the “go to” resource for engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams when determining best value suppliers, NPI sourcing plans, make vs. buy, should cost, buy complete strategies, lead times, etc.
- Drive design for manufacturability reviews with support from supplier quality and engineering
- Champion value-add and value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
- Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply
- Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Visit supplier’s facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity
- Execute MRP planning messages for production parts
- Resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues
- Analyze procurement data and report metrics
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ 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:
- 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
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Conducts all activities with the highest levels of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
- This position may require working an adjusted work week schedule i.e. Tuesday - Saturday
- Must be able to travel - up to 35% work week travel may be required, including international travel
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- This position is based in Vandenberg, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Sr. Supply Chain Planner/: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
