About the role
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 (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