Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Raptor)

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Planner for the Raptor program to ensure production flow and launch manifest.

You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to align demand, plan materials, and manage changes while reducing obsolescence and controlling costs. Join a cross-functional team that values initiative, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence decisions in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor's with 2+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, materials/production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
• Requires ability to analyze data, manage changes, and forecast effectively.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve demand and supply plans for the Raptor program.
• Audit bill of materials in MRP systems for production readiness.
• Align demand signals, maintain product master data, and develop internal reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality to manage change cuts and reduce obsolescence.
• Monitor spend to adhere to project budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze supply chain data and report metrics.
• Lead junior staff and provide strategic support as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Influence

Ownership & drive

Detail-oriented

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years relevant experience

6+ years relevant experience

Tools

Warpdrive

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (RAPTOR)

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, change management and forecast modeling. Supply Chain Planners will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing and continuously improving both demand and supply plans associated with the Raptor program
• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate
• Align demand signals and allocations, maintaining product master data and developing expertise in in-house systems and reports
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material
• Monitor spend to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
• Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management
• Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provides strategic support whenever needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ 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 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 2: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

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 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. 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 SpaceX’s Affimative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].