Supply Chain Planner (Starship)
Core
Manage demand and supply plans for the Starship design group, ensuring timely production of launch vehicle components.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (Aerospace)
Builds
Orbital launch vehicles (Starship) and ground support systems
Domain
Aerospace / Heavy Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material planning, MRP systems, inventory management, supply chain risk mitigation, purchase order management, cross-functional project coordination, cost modeling, multi-tier bill of materials analysis, ERP systems, SQL, PowerBI, MS Excel (pivot tables/macros), vendor relationship management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
New product introduction (NPI) experience, commodity technical knowledge (machining, sheet metal, weldment assembly), Lean Six Sigma, APICS certification, blockchain supply chain platforms
Technologies
MRP systems, ERP systems, SQL, PowerBI, MS Excel, MS Project
Responsibilities
Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems; manage inventory level targets and align demand supply signals; mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply; execute MRP planning messages for production parts; issue purchase orders for production-ready requirements; coordinate with engineering and production to reduce material obsolescence; partner on advanced supply chain strategies like design for manufacturing; proactively manage inventory to prevent stockouts; monitor and manage costs against project budgets; update management on critical supply issues; analyze supply chain data and report metrics
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC