Supply Chain Planner, Gateway and Solar (Starlink)
Core
Plan and manage the supply chain for Starlink satellite components, ensuring material availability for production while mitigating risks and optimizing inventory.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (MRP & Inventory)
Builds
Satellite and subassembly production schedules and inventory levels for the Starlink constellation
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Required skills
Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Inventory control, Supply chain risk mitigation, ERP systems, Data analysis, Cross-functional coordination, Cost modeling, Master production scheduling, Contract negotiation
Preferred skills
Commodity manufacturing knowledge (machining, sheet metal, weldment), SQL, PowerBI, Lean Six Sigma, APICS certification, Blockchain supply chain platforms
Technologies
MRP systems, ERP systems, SQL, PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials (BOM) in MRP systems; Establish and manage inventory level targets and align demand supply signals; Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity; Coordinate with engineering and production to reduce material obsolescence; Analyze supply chain data and report on MRP health metrics; Proactively update leadership on critical supply issues.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC