Supply Chain Planning Manager (Launch Site)

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (LAUNCH SITE)

SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories, including US-based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation, and other exciting projects. The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market-changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile, yet robust, supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. SpaceX's supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute to making us a multi-planetary species.

This is a high-profile, operationally critical position that plays an integral role in enabling our launch manifest and key developmental goals. We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization 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 delivery. The Supply Chain team has aggressive objectives that positively impact our product and bottom line. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the demand plan for the product scope
• Create and manage bill of materials in MRP systems for product scope
• Manage inventory, reviewing line of balances, aligning demand supply signals and allocations, maintaining product master data, and developing expertise in all material planning systems and reports
• Execute MRP planning messages for production parts
• 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
• Execute purchasing transactions within the scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensuring delivery. Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine the cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure the elimination/reduction of those quality issues
• Partner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies like long-term purchases, design for manufacturing to reduce cost and improve quality
• Proactively manage inventory, prevent stockouts while optimizing the utilization of SpaceX's working capital
• Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors and distributors to ensure communication channels are buzzing with real-time delivery information and work in progress
• Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
• 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 out metrics

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ 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 (e.g., composites raw material, composite component manufacturing, machining, soft goods, etc.)
• Experience working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• SQL experience
• Tableau, or PowerBI experience
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Experience navigating a 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
• Conducts all activities with the highest integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Flexible to work long hours when needed to meet critical deadlines