Supply Chain Planner (Starlink) at SpaceX in Redmond, WA

Summary: 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. As a Supply Chain Planner for Starlink, you will support engineers and supply chain professionals to establish signals that drive business and enable production of the Starlink satellite constellation. 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 3+ 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 - 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 Redmond, WA and requires being onsite - remote work is not considered Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Material planning, Production planning, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Operations management, Supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling, Commodity technical knowledge, ERP systems, SQL, PowerBI, MS Excel, MS Project, Bill of Materials management, APICS certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, Blockchain supply chain platforms Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k)-retirement plan, Short & long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, 5 days of sick leave per year, Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday