Sr. Supply Chain Planner, Raw Materials (Raptor)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Planner, Raw Materials (RAPTOR) based in Hawthorne, CA. You will forecast and manage critical raw-material inventories, collaborate with procurement, production, and engineering to sustain SpaceX's high-rate launch cadence.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Advanced degree or equivalent experience required; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, or material planning.
• Experience in material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, or master production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BOM accuracy in MRP systems for launch vehicle and subassembly rate production.
• Establish and manage inventory targets, review line of balances, align demand signals and allocations.
• Identify and mitigate risk to ensure continuity of supply chain and meet production deadlines.
• Develop expertise in MRP and educate teams on its benefits to the business.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality to reduce obsolescence and issues.
• Partner on implementing advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigation.
• Proactively manage inventory and optimize working capital.
• Report MRP health metrics to leadership and engineering teams.

Skills

MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Cost modeling

Negotiation

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Advanced degree; or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, or material planning

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

SQL

PowerBI

Excel

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, RAW MATERIALS (RAPTOR)

This is an exciting, high-profile, cross-functional position that plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely forecasting and inventory management of critical raw materials and supports building a best-in-class supply chain. In this position, you will collaborate closely with procurement, production, and engineering teams to anticipate demand, mitigate risks, and maintain optimal inventory levels in a dynamic environment. Your work will directly impact production continuity, cost efficiency, and our ability to meet our high-rate launch cadence across Falcon and Starship. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented project manager who thrives on data analysis, strong cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials (BOM) in material requirements planning (MRP) systems in preparation for launch vehicle and subassembly rate production
• Establish and manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in SpaceX software, systems, and reporting tools
• Identify and mitigate risk to ensure continuity of supply chain by constructing and executing a supply plan that meets quality standards and production deadlines
• Develop an expertise in MRP and triage the signals and understand the matrix to apply your knowledge and 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, such as 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 strong professional relationships with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to achieve mission success
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, government regulations, and laws
• Proactively update SpaceX leadership and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
• Analyze supply chain data and report on MRP health metrics and their relation to business goals

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 in a commodity – for example, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, raw materials, or soft goods
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, cost modeling, and negotiation
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• SQL experience
• PowerBI experience
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite: Excel/Project and the ability to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Experience navigating multitier bill of materials (BOM) and work orders
• APICS certification
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - Up to 10% of work week travel may be required, including international
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite, remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sr. Supply Chain Planner/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/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. 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 Affiliation Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].