Supply Chain Planner (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX • Woodinville, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starlink Aviation team is developing in-flight connectivity solutions for aircraft that connect to the Starlink constellation and provide an amazing customer experience in flight. As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain Planning team, you will support an elite group of engineers and supply chain professionals to establish and maintain the signals that drive the business and enable growth of the Starlink Aviation sector of SpaceX. This position requires the ability to work with strategy, buyers, engineering, finance, and legal teams, as well as third-parties such as partners and suppliers. The role demands strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following, or 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree: 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, 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level