Sr. Supply Chain Planner, xAI (Starlink)

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.

SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (STARLINK)

As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain Planning team you will support an elite group of engineers and supply chain professionals to establish and maintain the signals that drive the business and enable production of the Starlink satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution. This role's scope will help develop the factory of the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate Establish/Manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing a well-thought-out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with quality Be an expert in MRP, triage the signals/understand the matrix, then apply your knowledge to educate the teams we support in the proper use of MRP and its benefit to the business Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material and eliminate/reduce quality issues Partner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigations like long-term purchases and strategic safety stock Proactively manage inventory, and prevent stock outs while optimizing the utilization of SpaceX working capital Develop and maintain good relationships with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to enable the mission Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues Analyze supply chain data and report metrics around the health of MRP and the businesses execution against it

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 3+ 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 in a commodity - for example, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, soft goods etc. Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions SQL Experience PowerBI experience Advanced skills in MS Excel and Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders APICS certification Lean Six Sigma certification Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment Able to conduct all activities with the highest of integrity Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency

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 This position is based Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work is 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr SpaceX