Supply Chain Planner (Falcon)

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 PLANNER (FALCON & DRAGON)

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 purchasing supplier delivery management dock-to-stock coordination and inventory levels management. With all integration and capsule refurbishment taking place in-house supply chain planners are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan lead improve and execute against pre-established sourcing strategies with metrics tracking and results from end-to-end 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 should-cost modeling to ensure optimal purchase order issuance and execution
• Execute risk management analysis which take into consideration past performance data demand vs supply and lead time stack-ups 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 turn-key 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 bid-list 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:

• Bachelors 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
  • Master scheduling
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control

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

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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