Supply Chain Planner (Falcon, Dragon, & Starfall)
Core
Plan, lead, and execute sourcing strategies to enable production flow and support launch manifest goals for Falcon, Dragon, and Starfall vehicles.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (Strategic Sourcing & Production Planning)
Builds
Launch vehicles (Falcon, Dragon, Starfall) and associated parts
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (supply chain strategy & execution)
Required skills
Material requirements planning, Make vs. buy decision making, Should-cost modeling, Risk management analysis, Supplier facility evaluation, BOM configuration, Lead time optimization, PO issuance, Supplier relationship management, Design for manufacturability reviews, Value engineering, Contract negotiation, MRP planning
Preferred skills
Lean/continuous improvement, Reading technical drawings/blueprints, Coding (VBA, SQL), Data visualization (Power BI), Strategic sourcing vision leadership
Technologies
MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI
Responsibilities
Plan and execute sourcing strategies with metrics tracking; Maintain accurate assembly BOMs; Ensure accurate lead times and inventory levels; Facilitate technical discussions and make vs. buy decisions; Execute risk management analysis; Optimize logistics and refurbishment planning; Lead commercial and quality initiatives; Act as the go-to resource for stakeholders; Build cross-functional teams; Provide status updates on critical supply issues; Conduct design for manufacturability reviews; Champion value engineering projects; Place POs for MRP planning; Diagnose and resolve PO discrepancies; Mitigate sole/single source risk; Develop supplier relationships; Assess supplier technical capability and capacity.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with strategic impact