Supply Chain Planning Manager (Falcon, Dragon, & Starfall)
Core
Manage supply chain planning, purchasing, and inventory for SpaceX's Falcon, Dragon, and Starfall rocket programs to enable production flow and launch manifests.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager
Builds
Rocket launch vehicles (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, USDV, Starfall) and capsules
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (physical hardware)
Required skills
Material requirements planning, purchasing, supplier delivery management, inventory management, cost management, should-cost modeling, DFM discussions, supplier down-selection, PO creation, invoice resolution, roadmap development
Preferred skills
Global supply chain management, technical procurement, NPI experience, commodity technical knowledge (composites, machining, soft goods), negotiation, analytical problem solving
Technologies
ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, cost modeling software
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing and cost management strategies for existing platforms and new product development; Manage supply base from concept to end of life to ensure continuity of supply; Guide junior staff and provide strategic support; Present value propositions to management regarding contract awards and cost reduction; Liaise between supply chain and engineering for supplier selection during NPI; Manage cost aggressively to adhere to project budgets and forecasts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership