Manager, Supply Chain Planning (Starship)
Manager, Supply Chain Planning (Starship)
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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.
MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING (STARSHIP)
The Manager for Starship Supply Chain Planning will be responsible for overseeing a team of Supply Chain planners/buyers. This team is responsible for the MRP schedule change management and part supply required for Starship production areas. The team will monitor and report consumption inventory incoming purchased orders MRP messages and targets achieved at a weekly monthly and yearly cadence.
This is a dynamic position that requires proactive involvement in the development of strategic action plans for key departmental deliverables while managing inventory levels identifying risks and clearly communicating program Supply Chain health to key stakeholders.
The candidate will develop and lead complex multi-disciplinary planning teams and projects and will be required to dive into the unique planning challenges we face daily in the material planning of Booster and Ship hardware for the Starship program. This role requires someone who is able to create a strategic team vision enabling Starship supply chain operations to scale with a high degree of excellence. The candidate will be able to define high level goals with alignment from cross-functional leadership.
RESPONIBILITES:
Lead Cross Functional Initiatives
- Work cross-functionally with other supply chain verticals engineering leadership and production management to proactively identify inventory health risks critical path parts and strategic risk mitigation opportunities
- Collaborate with production and engineering leadership to drive alignment on master scheduling milestones takt targets block changes and critical timelines
- Define strategic/tactical goals and lead initiatives around those goals to ensure production and engineering stakeholder expectations are met
- Collaborate with strategic sourcing and supply chain engineering teams to ensure alignment across goals on cost quality and delivery
- Develop standards and expectations to ensure at-rate delivery from suppliers
- Ensure end-to-end delivery execution from when the part leaves the suppliers facility to when it arrives to its specified production area
- Own change management on behalf of supply chain and ensure on-time introduction at rate to support introduction of changes
- Identify opportunities for either insourcing or outsourcing part manufacturing in order to support rate (drive make and buy)
Drive Execution
- Drive and motivate the team in ensuring all deliverables and expectations are met and executed
- Develop reporting procedures and systems such as status dashboards
- Identify and implement process system or training improvement projects
- Track and review established KPIs with team and adjust initiatives as needed to drive progress
- Develop and champion various cross-functional cost reduction efforts and projects
- Work autonomously and proactively to resolve a wide variety of issues in creative ways
- Ensure the team has healthy inventory levels purchase order integrity and scheduled deliveries and planned messages converted within their scheduled start
Build and Manage An Awesome Team
- Represent the team and ensure supply chain has a seat at the table to ensure alignment with the Starship program priorities and leadership
- Develop a team of world-class supply chain professionals by conducting weekly 1:1s with direct reports and collaborating on personal development plans for each member
- Interview and hire candidates for all of Supply Chain
- Develop a succession plan with leads and effectively manage attrition to ensure business continuity
- Embody and radiate the Operations Planning core values: transparency accountability and ownership
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree and 4 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelors degree and 6 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10 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
- 1 years of experience leading a team with direct reports
PREFERED SKILLS:
- 5 years of experience in engineering manufacturing technical procurement or supply chain management
- Strong technical understanding of MRP system
- Experience with BOM management within TeamCenter
- Experience sourcing and managing medium-complexity machined components
- Highly-collaborative team player with impeccable attention to detail and strong verbal written and presentation skills
- Excellent problem solving critical thinking and troubleshooting skills with a bias for speed without sacrificing quality
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively while managing multiple critical priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced loosely-structured environment
- Advanced skills in MS Excel (ability to create pivot tables or macros and analyze data)
- Experience with SQL and Power BI
- Conducts all activities with the highest integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel for work up to 20%
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Manager: $130000.00 - $180000.00/per year
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 stock options 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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
