Sr. Supply Chain Planner, Raw Materials (Raptor)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting, high-profile, cross-functional position that plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely forecasting and inventory management of critical raw materials and supports building a best-in-class supply chain. In this position, you will collaborate closely with procurement, production, and engineering teams to anticipate demand, mitigate risks, and maintain optimal inventory levels in a dynamic environment. Your work will directly impact production continuity, cost efficiency, and our ability to meet our high-rate launch cadence across Falcon and Starship. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented project manager who thrives on data analysis, strong cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge in a commodity – for example, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, raw materials, or soft goods
Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, cost modeling, and negotiation
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
SQL experience
PowerBI experience
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite: Excel/Project and the ability to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
Experience navigating multitier bill of materials (BOM) and work orders
APICS certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency

Responsibilities

Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials (BOM) in material requirements planning (MRP) systems in preparation for satellite and subassembly rate production
Establish and manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in SpaceX software, systems, and reporting tools
Identify and mitigate risk to ensure continuity of supply chain by constructing and executing a supply plan that meets quality standards and production deadlines
Develop an expertise in MRP and triage the signals and understand the matrix to apply your knowledge and educate the teams we support in the proper use of MRP and its benefit to the business
Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material and eliminate/reduce quality issues
Partner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigations, such as long-term purchases and strategic safety stock
Proactively manage inventory and prevent stock outs while optimizing the utilization of SpaceX working capital
Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to achieve mission success
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, government regulations, and laws
Proactively update SpaceX leadership and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
Analyze supply chain data and report on MRP health metrics and their relation to business goals