Supply Chain Planning Manager, xAI (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, based in Bastrop, TX, seeks a Supply Chain Planning Manager for Starlink/xAI to drive material planning, MRP governance, and inventory strategies enabling satellite production. You will partner with engineers and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires up to 30% travel, onsite work in Bastrop/Austin, and a strong focus on risk mitigation, ERP systems, and cross‑functional collaboration to support SpaceX's mission.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 3+ years experience in purchasing, material/production planning, operations or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with supply chain focus; or substantial related experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems for production.
• Establish/Manage inventory targets, review line balances, align demand signals and allocations.
• Mitigate risk and ensure on‑time, quality supply.
• Be an MRP expert, educate teams on its use and benefits.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality to manage change cuts and reduce obsolescence.
• Partner on implementing advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigation.
• Proactively manage inventory and prevent stock outs while optimizing working capital.
• Develop relationships with manufacturing and supply chain teams to enable the mission.
• Ensure compliance with policies and government regulations.
• Update management on critical supply issues and analyze SCM data.

Skills

SQL

PowerBI

ERP systems knowledge

MS Excel

MS Project

APICS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Planning Manager, xAI (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain Planning team you will support an elite group of engineers and supply chain professional to establish and maintain the signals that drive the business and enable production of the Starlink satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution. This role’s scope will help develop the factory of the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate
• Establish/Manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports
• Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing a well-thought-out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with quality
• Be an expert in MRP, triage the signals/understand the matrix, then apply your knowledge to 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 like 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 good relationships with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to enable the mission
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations
• Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
• Analyze supply chain data and report metrics around the health of MRP and the businesses execution against it

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 7+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Purchasing
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical knowledge in a commodity – for example, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, soft goods etc.
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• SQL Experience
• PowerBI experience
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders
• APICS certification
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Able to conduct all activities with the highest of integrity
• Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency

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
• This position is based Bastrop, TX OR Austin, TX and requires being onsite - remote work is not considered
• 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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