Supply Chain Planning Manager Starship
Supply Chain Planning Manager Starship
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Job Description
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.
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (STARSHIP)
This is a highprofile 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 purchasing supplier delivery management docktostock coordination and inventory levels management. Supply chain planners are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Show initiative in developing new methods or processes to ensure the highest quality product and efficient methods utilized
- Evaluate technical feasibility of work content and understand suppliers technical capabilities and limitations
- Inform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) discussions based on vendor feedback
- Ensure partners are prepared to support prototype builds with appropriate equipment material to ensure successful product development ramping up and production
- Take ownership of team effort to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
- Present value propositions to SpaceX management including those related to contract award cost reviews cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
- Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to projectspecific budgets forecasts and develop shouldcost models for competitive cost analysis
- Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current commodity product vertical as they relate to future SpaceX programs
- Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier and down selection during New Product Introduction (NPI) while improving or sustaining cost targets
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management
- Manage supply base from concept to end of life to ensure continuity of supply (COS) with the right materials driving plan in place and on time delivery
- Responsible for creating POs ontime delivery of materials for both internal and external operations invoice resolution meeting company quality requirements while meeting company cost targets
- Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provide strategic support whenever needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree and 3 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelors 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:
- Capable of managing existing external supply chains and suppliers both domestic and globally
- Vast experience within supply chain (technical procurement product development NPI manufacturing and negotiating high volume products)
- Technical knowledge of a commodity (e.g. composites raw material composite component manufacturing machining soft goods etc.
- Individual negotiation skills with the ability to influence
- Proven track record of taking ownership successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
- Exceptional analytical problem solving and organizational skills
- Effective written verbal and presentation communication skills
- Detailoriented selfmotivated and able to respond quickly to a fastmoving and everchanging environment
- Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity
- Experience of planning purchasing of commodity products and 3rd party services working as a team with product development quality finance and sales
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to travel up to 30 of 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:
Supply Chain Planning Manager: $110000.00 $145000.00/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.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
