Supply Chain Planner (Starship)

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level supply chain professionals with technical expertise in MRP systems and Starship-specific planning who can manage cross-functional collaboration and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Individuals with a background in production scheduling and a strong grasp of supply chain analytics
    — “Material requirements planning, change management and forecast modeling”
  • Professionals who can align demand signals and maintain product master data in complex systems
    — “Align demand signals and allocations, maintaining product master data”

Things to consider

  • This role requires up to 30% travel, including international, and no remote work is allowed
    — “Must be able to travel - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel”
  • Candidates must be prepared for extended hours and weekend work to meet project milestones
    — “Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones”
  • U.S. citizenship or residency is required due to ITAR export regulations
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing complex production flows and cross-functional project coordination
    — “Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments”
  • Emphasize technical skills in MRP systems and bill of materials management
    — “Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate”
  • Demonstrate a track record in influencing decisions and driving results in high-stakes environments
    — “Ability to influence, Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results”
  • Showcase analytical and problem-solving skills with specific examples from supply chain data analysis
    — “Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics”
  • Demonstrate experience in mentoring junior staff and providing strategic support
    — “Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provides strategic support whenever needed”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Enabled production flow for SpaceX
  • Supported launch manifest
Typical background
EngineeringPurchasingMaterial or production planning

Skills & requirements

Required

Supply Chain PlanningMaterial Requirements PlanningForecast ModelingChange ManagementBudget Monitoring

Preferred

Technical Knowledge Of WarpdriveInfluence

Stack & domain

Supply Chain PlanningMaterial Requirements PlanningForecast ModelingProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkSupply ChainEngineering

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.

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (STARSHIP) 

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain planners execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. Some of the functions a supply chain planner will be responsible for include material requirements planning, change management and forecast modeling. Supply Chain Planners will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsible for managing and continuously improving both demand and supply plans associated with the Starship design group 

Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate 

Align demand signals and allocations, maintaining product master data and developing expertise in in-house systems and reports 

Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material 

Monitor spend to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts 

Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics 

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management 

Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provides strategic support whenever needed 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ 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 of Warpdrive 

Ability to influence 

Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results 

Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills 

Effective 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 level of integrity 

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 to meet major milestones 

This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00

Level 2: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

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 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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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