Supply Chain Planning Manager, xAI (Starlink)

Starlink; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager for the Starlink/XAI program in Bastrop/Austin, TX. The role supports engineers and supply chain professionals to drive production signals, improve cost, quality, and speed, and shape the factory of the future.

Responsibilities include maintaining BOM accuracy, managing inventory targets, mitigating supply risk, and educating teams on MRP. Travel up to 30% may be required and on-site work in Bastrop/Austin.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or 7+ years with relevant experience in engineering, purchasing, planning or operations.
• Experience with MRP, BOMs, line balancing and supplier coordination.
• Experience with ERP, cost models and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BOM accuracy and audit in MRP systems for production readiness.
• Set inventory targets and manage demand/supply signals and allocations.
• Mitigate supply risk and ensure timely, quality fulfillment.
• Educate teams on MRP usage and benefits to the business.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality to manage changes and obsolescence.
• Drive advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigation and long-term buys.
• Manage inventory proactively to optimize working capital.
• Build strong relationships across manufacturing, engineering and supply chain.

Skills

MRP expertise

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Communication skills

Process improvement

Analytical mindset

Supply chain planning

Quality/metrics reporting

Education

Advanced degree

APICS certification

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

SQL

PowerBI

Excel

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

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, XAI (STARLINK)

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:
• 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, 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
• Lean Six Sigma 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 in Bastrop, TX OR Austin, TX and requires being onsite - remote work is not considered

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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