Sr Supply Chain Planner Raptor

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (RAPTOR)

This is a highprofile crossfunctional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting the Raptor Development. 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 purchasing supplier delivery management docktostock coordination and inventory levels management. With all integration and capsule refurbishment taking place inhouse supply chain planners are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan lead improve and execute against preestablished sourcing strategies with metrics tracking and results from endtoend perspective for business and production success
• Maintain accurate configuration of assemblies (BOMs)
• Ensure accurate lead times and inventory levels (including spares) to mitigate risk of production piece part shortages
• Facilitate technical discussions make vs buy decisions launch new product introductions and conduct shouldcost modeling to ensure optimal purchase order issuance and
• Execute risk management analysis which take into consideration past performance data demand vs supply and lead time stackups from piece part to launch vehicle integration
• Optimize logistics manufacturing quality ordering/redistribution policies and refurbishment/reusability planning and buying for the parts that you own
• Support supplier facilities visits to identify and leverage equipment and expertise with an emphasis on meeting cost quality and delivery goals with strategic suppliers
• Lead commercial and quality Initiatives and spearhead initiatives to improve performance with teams that execute the strategic sourcing vision of the supply chain team
• Be the go to resource for engineering supply chain production and build reliability stakeholders to determine the best value sourcing NPI sourcing plans turnkey or buy complete strategies logistics and lead time optimizations etc.
• Build cross functional teams and champion continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed cost quality and delivery goals
• Proactively provide status and updates to SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
• Conduct design for manufacturability reviews with support from supplier quality and engineering teams and strategic suppliers
• Champion value adds value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
• Execute to a supplier bidlist with preferred suppliers
• Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply
• Develop and maintain strong relationships (Internal to SpaceX and external Suppliers)
• Assess and leverage supplier technical capability equipment capacity and risk in procurement
• Place POs for MRP planning messages for production parts and via email signals if required
• Diagnose and resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree; or bachelors 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:

• Remarkable problemsolving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy
• Strong track record of leadership and team building skills
• Lean or continuous improvement experience to eliminate headcount needed for daily work
• Selfmotivated quick learner and ability to prioritize efforts to meet customer and company goals
• Strong technical ability to read drawings and blueprints understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier relationships in a fastmoving and everchanging environment
• Value add engineering abilities that improve part quality delivery and cost
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated and tracked results compared to goals
• Excellent customer service skills produce exceptional work at all times highly selfmotivated
• Effective written verbal and presentation communication skills
• Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite VBA Smartsheet SQL Confluence JIRA Power BI etc.
• Detailoriented and able to respond quickly to a fastmoving and everchanging environment
• Holds self to highest ethical standards and conducts all activities with the highest 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:

Sr. Supply Chain Planner: $90000.00 $115000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated 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 longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 longterm 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.

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