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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Supply Chain Planning Manager (Falcon & Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

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. This role is integral in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest by executing effective supply chain strategies in coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 DFM discussions based on vendor feedback

Ensure partners are prepared to support prototype builds with appropriate equipment, material to ensure a 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 project-specific budgets, forecasts and develop should-cost 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 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, on-time 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 provides strategic support whenever needed

Qualification

Supply chain managementMaterial requirements planningContract negotiationPurchasingOperations managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingAnalytical skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's 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