Strategic Supply Chain Planner - Launch Vehicle Electronics

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems) to lead material requirements planning, sourcing, and cost management for critical programs. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery, develop roadmaps, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction across NPI and production.

This onsite role demands strong leadership, advanced planning experience in electronics or aerospace, and the ability

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience in one or more of the following.
• Purchasing
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies to support existing platforms and new product development
• Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
• Present value propositions to management including contract awards and cost reviews
• Develop technology and commodity roadmaps for current and future programs
• Be liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier down-selection during NPI

Skills

Purchasing

Material planning

Production planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

Education

Advanced degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems) to lead material requirements planning, sourcing, and cost management for critical programs. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery, develop roadmaps, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction across NPI and production.

This onsite role demands strong leadership, advanced planning experience in electronics or aerospace, and the ability