Supply Chain Planning Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager for Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems to drive production flow, NPIs, and cost management across engineering and manufacturing. You will own sourcing strategies and partner with teams to ensure on-time delivery and robust supplier relationships.

This high-visibility role requires cross-functional leadership, deep knowledge of materials planning and procurement, and a proven track record in electronics supply chains within a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or 3+ years of experience in one or more areas; or bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in the field.
• Experience in electronics industry is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytics and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Show initiative in developing new methods to ensure high-quality product and efficient processes.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and supplier capabilities.
• Inform DFM discussions based on vendor feedback.
• Ensure partners support prototype builds with equipment and materials for successful development and ramp-up.
• Develop sourcing and cost-management strategies for existing platforms and new products.
• Present value propositions to leadership including contract, cost reviews and critical supply issues.
• Manage costs to meet project budgets and develop should-cost models for analysis.
• Create roadmaps for current commodities and future programs.
• Act as liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier down-selection during NPI.
• Maintain strong relationships across disciplines and management levels.
• Manage supply base from concept to end of life, ensuring on-time delivery.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cost management

Supplier relations

NPI

Procurement

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree

9+ years experience in supply chain

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.

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (LAUNCH VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS)

SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species. This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest and key developmental goals. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain planners execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, supply chain planners are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

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 ensurea successfulproduct 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Electronics industry experience
• Capable of managing existing external supplychainand suppliers both domestic and globally
• Vast experience within supply chain (technical procurement, product development, NPI, manufacturing and negotiating high volume products)
• Technical knowledgeina commodity (e.g. composites raw material, composite component manufacturing, machining, soft goods etc.)
• Individual negotiation skills with the ability to influence
• Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing 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 quicky to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity
• Experience of planning purchasing of commodity products and 3rd party services working as a team with product development, quality, finance and sales

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - up to 30%workweek 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 & BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Supply Chain Planning Manager: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year

• 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.

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