SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (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:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 3+ 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 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. § 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 reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling (or 3+ years total experience in those areas)
- Experience maintaining bill of materials and product master data in MRP/ERP systems
- Ability to construct and execute supply plans to mitigate risk and prevent stock outs
- Ability to coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams on changes and obsolescence
- Must be able to travel up to 30%, including international travel
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Position based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite (no remote)
- ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required State Department authorizations
- Technical knowledge in a commodity (machining, sheet metal, weldment, soft goods, etc.)
- Experience on cross-functional new product introduction projects, cost modeling, and negotiation
- Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
- SQL experience
- Power BI experience
- Advanced MS Excel and MS Project skills (pivot tables, macros, data analysis)
- Experience navigating multitier BOMs and work orders
- APICS certification
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to respond quickly in fast-changing environments
- Understanding of blockchain-powered supply chain platforms
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
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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.
