Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship)
Core
Manage demand and supply plans for Starship components, optimize inventory levels, and automate planning processes to support SpaceX's multi-planetary mission.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Supply chain operations for Starship vehicle production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and defense contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Multi-level BOM configuration, demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, material cost control, master production scheduling, cross-functional liaison, process automation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Global supply chain management, commodity procurement, new product introduction (NPI), high-volume product negotiation, analytical problem solving, rapid response in dynamic environments
Technologies
ERP systems, inventory management software, BOM management tools
Responsibilities
Develop new methods to ensure healthy flow of critical components, manage and improve demand and supply plans for Starship design, maintain accurate multi-level assembly configurations, develop strategies for stock levels and re-order points, manage part retention policies to optimize warehouse space, create systems to automate planning activities, track fulfillment status and drive cross-functional resolutions, monitor inventory and initiate purchase signals, serve as liaison between supply chain and engineering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC