SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (RAPTOR)
This is a high-profile, cross-functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain planners execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. Some of the functions a supply chain planner will be responsible for include:
material requirements planning purchasing supplier delivery management dock-to-stock coordination inventory levels management
Supply chain planners are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Show initiative in developing new methods or processes to ensure the highest quality product and efficient methods utilized
Evaluate technical feasibility of work content and understand suppliers' technical capabilities and limitations
Inform Design For Manufacturability (DFM) discussions based on vendor feedback
Ensure partners are prepared to support prototype builds with appropriate equipment, material to ensure a successful product development, ramping up and production
Take ownership of team effort to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets, forecasts and develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current commodity, product, vertical as they relate to future SpaceX programs
Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier and down selection during New Product Introduction (NPI) while improving or sustaining cost targets
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management
Manage supply base from concept to end of life to ensure continuity of supply (COS) with the right materials driving plan in place and on time delivery
Responsible for creating POs, on-time delivery of materials for both internal and external operations, invoice resolution, meeting company quality requirements while meeting company cost targets
Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provides strategic support whenever needed
BASIC 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:
Engineering Purchasing Contract negotiation Material or production planning Operations or supply chain management Material cost control Master production scheduling
PREferred SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Capable of managing existing external supply chain and suppliers both domestic and globally
Vast experience within supply chain (technical procurement, product development, NPI, manufacturing and negotiating high volume products)
Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g. composites raw material, composite component manufacturing, machining, soft goods etc.)
Individual negotiation skills with the ability to influence
Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity
Experience of planning purchasing of commodity products and 3rd party services working as a team with product development, quality, finance and sales
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range: Supply Chain Planning Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.