Supply Chain Planning Manager

Supply Chain Planning Manager (Launch Site) Cape Canaveral, FLSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on SpaceX's technological and market-changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile, yet robust, supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. SpaceX's supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute to making us a multi-planetary species.This is a high-profile, operationally critical position that plays an integral role in enabling our launch manifest and key developmental goals. We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and delivery.The Supply Chain team has aggressive objectives that positively impact our product and bottom line. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.Responsibilities:Responsible for overseeing and managing the demand plan for the product scopeCreate and manage bill of materials in MRP systems for product scopeManage inventory, reviewing line of balances, aligning demand supply signals and allocations, maintaining product master data, and developing expertise in all material planning systems and reportsExecute MRP planning messages for production partsMitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing a well-thought-out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with qualityExecute purchasing transactions within the scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensuring delivery. Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all timesCoordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine the cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure the elimination/reduction of those quality issuesPartner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies like long-term purchases, design for manufacturing to reduce cost and improve qualityProactively manage inventory, prevent stockouts while optimizing the utilization of SpaceX's working capitalDevelop and maintain good relationships with vendors and distributors to ensure communication channels are buzzing with real-time delivery information and work in progressMonitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecastsEnsure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulationsProactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issuesAnalyze supply chain data and report out metricsBasic Qualifications:Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:EngineeringPurchasingContract negotiationMaterial or production planningOperations or supply chain managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingPreferred Skills and Experience:Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g., composites raw material, composite component manufacturing, machining, soft goods, etc.)Experience working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiatingFamiliarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functionsSQL experienceTableau, or PowerBI experienceAdvanced skills in MS Excel and Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze dataExperience navigating a multitier bill of materials and work ordersAPICS certificationLean Six Sigma certificationExceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsDetail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environmentConducts all activities with the highest integrityAdditional Requirements:Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape CanaveralAbility to adapt to a fast-paced work environmentFlexible to work long hours when needed to meet critical deadlinesITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.