Material Flow Analyst (Starship)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have inventory analytics or supply chain experience and can work onsite at Starbase.

Best fit for

  • Professionals who can work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
    — “Ability to work autonomously or as a team in a highly demanding and fast paced environment”
  • Individuals with strong data analysis skills and experience using SQL and business intelligence tools
    — “Proficient in use of SQL in operations analysis”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is mandatory, which may not align with remote-preference candidates
    — “This position requires being onsite – remote work not considered”
  • Candidates must meet strict U.S. export regulations for eligibility
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national...”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory management systems and data accuracy in your resume and interview responses
    — “Support inventory accuracy: Monitor inventory data daily via the cycle counting program...”
  • Showcase your ability to lead improvements in safety, delivery, or productivity with specific examples
    — “Drive continuous improvement: Use data to identify opportunities for process and systems improvement”
  • Emphasize your experience with lean or Six Sigma principles in your application materials
    — “Experience with lean, six sigma or related operational efficiency principles”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in advanced Excel and business intelligence tools like PowerBI or Tableau
    — “Experience building and using business intelligence tools such PowerBI or Tableau”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

SQL

Stack & domain

Inventory AnalyticsOperations AnalysisBusiness Intelligence ToolsSQLMicrosoft OfficeExcelPivot TablesVlookupComplex FormulasData AggregationData AnalysisInventory ManagementProduction SystemsMrp/erp SystemsProject ManagementLeanSix SigmaOperational EfficiencyProblem-solvingAttention To DetailTeamworkCommunicationTime ManagementInfluenceAutonomySupply ChainInventory ControlManufacturingOperations

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

MATERIAL FLOW ANALYST (STARSHIP)

Material Flow Analysts are focused on using data to support effective inventory management and efficient material flow at Starbase. They improve, maintain, and monitor the Materials Management toolset to assist operations with daily production support functions and continuous improvement. Material Flow Analysts possess strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, as well as a solid understanding of material flow fundamentals including inventory control, storage strategies, part routing, packaging concepts, lineside replenishment and materials management systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support inventory accuracy: Monitor inventory data daily via the cycle counting program to ensure a high level of accuracy and immediate reaction to process failures or incorrect behaviors

Drive continuous improvement: Use data to identify opportunities for process and systems improvement and lead efforts to implement changes that result in improved safety, inventory accuracy, delivery and/or productivity

Support production: Work closely with leaders, production coordinators and specialists to ensure that parts are flowing through the process and available on the lineside for production. Proactively identify and resolve part shortages or inventory discrepancies to prevent production delays

Report on metrics: Conduct frequent reviews of area metrics to support leadership in tracking performance and identify trends for improvement. Prepare and present clear, data-driven reports with actionable insights

Collaborate on critical projects: Support successful project completion by providing data to enable design decisions, owning key task completion, monitoring progress and ensuring on-time completion

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate AND 3+ years of experience in inventory analytics

1+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proficient in use of SQL in operations analysis

Experience building and using business intelligence tools such PowerBI or Tableau

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) for data aggregation and analysis

Ability to analyze data and check for accuracy/errors based on process and systems knowledge

Experience with inventory management and production systems (MRP/ERP systems)

Demonstrated capability to manage projects with tight timelines and ambiguous problem statements

Understanding of Supply Chain and Inventory Control fundamentals

Superior attention to details

Experience sharing information effectively and ability to influence decisions

Experience with lean, six sigma or related operational efficiency principles

Ability to work autonomously or as a team in a highly demanding and fast paced environment

Excellent written and communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

This position requires being onsite – remote work 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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