SOURCING MANAGER (RAPTOR)

The Raptor Supply Chain Sourcing Manager is a critical player in developing the supply base, cost strategy, and sourcing plan to enable the scaling of Raptor production to support the mission to make human life multiplanetary. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, this exciting role will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain capable of maintaining production rate goals, quickly incorporating design changes for engine reliability, and cost optimization to support the goals of the entire Raptor program. This is a high visibility role with the opportunity to develop and optimize the sourcing strategy for critical Raptor hardware, primarily forgings and complex machined parts while developing our vendor base to scale with the program.

This role will mostly entail strategic technical procurement, supplier development and quality management, logistics/packaging optimization, cost negotiations, and extremely effective communication with stakeholders. This role directly impacts Raptor’s ability to hit aggressive program cost goals and develop a world-class supply chain!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize good risk management intuition to balance cost, reliability, and production rate based on knowledge of program goals and context in a highly dynamic environment – and make effective risk calls knowing when to prioritize one over the other.
• Analyze supplier spend, capacity, technical capabilities, and core competencies to develop overall supplier negotiation and engagement strategies. Implement sustainable cost controls based on domain knowledge of part families and develop cost reduction improvement plans with suppliers to support aggressive Raptor cost goals.
• Analyze commodity vendor base to understand gaps in supplier core competencies, technical capabilities, and partnership, in order to develop/expand core supply base as necessary, and monitor/report out vendor performance in cost, quality, and delivery. Develop + maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Work directly with key suppliers and Raptor strategic partners to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support stable products as well as new product development. Present commodity roadmaps + supply landscape to internal stakeholders to brief partner teams on sourcing strategy.
• Ensure work centers are clear to build on time by driving fulfillment from the vendor base to SpaceX and that lineside inventory health is meeting specifications like sensible min/max/reorder-points that are aligned to the MRP Demand plan.
• Have extreme ownership of the work center inventory health overall working closely with production counterparts and engineering to develop robust understanding of supply base ability to stay on top of start and finish dates and scale production rates.
• Manage production process or design change cut-ins while balancing risk of NPI to engine reliability and overcommunicating with stakeholders to project manage NPI effectively.
• Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply by developing and leading commodity strategies for sheet metal, raw material, complex machined parts, hardware, and other aerospace components from cradle to grave. Will act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs.
• Provide guidance to internal customers on design for manufacturability and trade analysis for precision CNC machined components, as well as partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts.
• Proactively investigate new market trends, supplier roadmaps, and collaborate with engineering on best path from a technology, cost, and supply standpoint.
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production, while conducting comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment.
• Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues, with the ability to present value propositions to executives when necessary.
• Solve problems to recover from late breaking changes or shortages. Ensure that the production reality (work center cycle time) is supported by a credible and well-thought out inventory demand-supply plan (vehicle exit rate).
• Be the “go to” resource for engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams when determining best value suppliers, NPI sourcing plans, make vs. buy, should cost, buy complete strategies, and lead times, etc.

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
• Operations or supply chain management
• Cost control

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical procurement, manufacturing, and vendor management experience – preferably complex machined components, forgings, or raw materials in an aerospace/high volume manufacturing industry.
• Drive negotiation process to ensure that Raptor pricing meets/exceeds Best-In-Class expectations, while meeting/exceeding Best-In-Class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations.
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP) with the ability to read technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files.
• Strong experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and demonstrated experience in technically driven cost reductions.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate risks and mitigation solutions.
• Ability to learn program context and production goals quickly to be able to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment while striving for excellence in domain knowledge.
• Conducts all activities with the highest levels of integrity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel up to 15%.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay Range:    
Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00/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.

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER, RAW MATERIALS (RAPTOR)

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. 

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - Up to 10% of work week travel may be required, including international
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite, remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:       

Supply Chain Planner/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/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.

SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER, RAW MATERIALS (RAPTOR)

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. 

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - Up to 10% of work week travel may be required, including international
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite, remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:      

Sr. Supply Chain Planner/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/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.

GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, RAW MATERIALS (RAPTOR)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes, rates and costs. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive experience with negotiating strategic relationships with manufacturing vendors and driving cost out and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position will support our all programs at SpaceX including Falcon, Dragon, Raptor, Starship, and Starlink and requires a combination of proven leadership, creativity, and persistence.

This is a technical position that requires practical experience in vendor development and new product development through to stabilized, high volume production for metallic raw material in many different alloys including Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel, Titanium, and Copper that comes in forms including plate, sheet, coil, round bars, extrusions, and wires. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the manufacturing of raw material, the supply land scape, and market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the supply base supporting critical raw material commodity for flight and development programs with an emphasis on building and maintaining a relationship with raw material mills and distributors world wide
• Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with both internal and external groups to achieve team and company-wide goals  
• Leverage demand forecasts and upcoming design releases to ensure the supply base has ample manufacturing capacity and quality yield to enable aggressive ramp up of vehicle production
• Provide guidance to internal procurement staff and engineering customers on design for manufacturability, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction strategies raw material commodities
• Collaborate with engineering on design reviews, suppliers on scorecard/roadmaps, engineering vehicle leads on schedule and supplier engineering on quality requirements
• Visit supplier’s facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process
• Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets, forecasts and maintain cost of Bill of Materials. Ability to develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
• Deliver best in class TCO (Total Cost Ownership)
• Install and optimize manufacturing capacity to assure COS (Continuity of Supply)
• Drive suppliers continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property and export compliance
• Prepare, issue, and analyze RFx packages for one-time and ongoing project requirements
• Issue purchase orders for SpaceX programs
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and government regulations 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ 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:

• Experience in sourcing from a global supply base with raw material mills and distributors
• Experience reading drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, preliminary design reviews, and quality documents
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize between many programs and priorities effectively
• Prior experience managing large value contracts/LTA’s with a global supply base
• Proven track record of managing a high volume of tactical purchase orders while setting and managing a strategy for your responsible commodities
• Experience in identifying and executing an optimized supply chain, including raw material, machining, material processing, inspection and logistics
• Technical procurement, New Product Introduction and production procurement, manufacturing, or design/development experience
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - up to 50% 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:    

Global Supply Manager: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. MANAGER, RAW MATERIALS SUPPLY CHAIN

The imminent growth of SpaceX’s Mars program demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes, rates and costs, and need to scale our raw materials supply chain accordingly. SpaceX is looking for a high horsepower leader to manage a team of talented raw materials sourcing professionals and build a raw material supply chain that is creative, cost-effective, resilient, and scalable as program goals evolve. This role will require a strong leadership presence, effective goal-setting, and transparency in strategy to deliver results for the entire business. We are actively looking for leadership candidates who possess comprehensive experience with negotiating strategic relationships with raw material mills, distributors, international partners, and rare earth metal producers to secure future supply, drive cost out and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position will support all programs at SpaceX including Falcon, Dragon, Raptor, Starship, and Starlink and requires a combination of proven leadership, creativity, technical depth, and persistence.

This is a critical position that requires practical experience in leading sourcing strategies for vendor development and new product development to completion, to build stabilized, high volume production for metallic raw material in many different alloys including Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel, Titanium, and Copper that comes in forms including plate, sheet, coil, round bars, extrusions, and wires. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the manufacturing of raw material, the supply landscape, rare earth metals market, and key contacts with industry players.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team to manage and build the supply base supporting critical raw material commodity for all SpaceX programs with an emphasis on scaling a strategy for raw material mills and distributors world wide
• Work in a cross-functional team environment with a variety of partner groups as a strong decision-maker, strategic change agent, and voice of leadership to achieve team and company-wide goals  
• Leverage demand forecasts and upcoming design releases to go secure ample manufacturing capacity and quality yield to enable aggressive ramp up of production across programs, and secure creative cost-down solutions without impacting quality of inputs
• Provide guidance to internal procurement staff and engineering customers on design for manufacturability, material alloy and condition choices, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction for strategies raw material commodities.
• Provide transparent and well-constructed raw material strategies to executives, senior leaders, and individual product teams that thoroughly capture and mitigate risk, and correctly prioritize/trend cost, quality, and rate.
• Visit supplier’s facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process
• Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets, forecasts and maintain cost of Bill of Materials. Ability to develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis and drive continuous improvement on cost in the supply chain. Drive the team to achieve goals and communicate strategies.
• Drive the team to push suppliers for continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property and export compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and government regulations with high integrity, and drive the team to emulate strong levels of integrity to do the best for SpaceX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ 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
• 3+ years of experience leading a team with direct reports

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, technical procurement or supply chain management
• Experience in sourcing from a global supply base with raw material mills and distributors
• Experience reading drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, preliminary design reviews, and quality documents
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize between many programs and priorities effectively
• Prior experience managing large value contracts/LTA’s with a global supply base
• Proven track record of managing a high volume of tactical purchase orders while setting and managing a strategy for your responsible commodities
• Experience in identifying and executing an optimized supply chain, including raw material, machining, material processing, inspection and logistics
• Technical procurement, New Product Introduction and production procurement, manufacturing, or design/development experience
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
• Highly-collaborative team player with impeccable attention to detail and strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - up to 50% 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:    

Sr. Manager: $160,000.00 - $205,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (RAPTOR)

This is an exciting, high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and building a best-in-class supply chain to support scaling Raptor engine production for the Starship vehicle manifest and making human life multiplanetary. Raptor supply chain planners make this possible by working in close coordination with engineering leadership, production, and procurement to execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals while balancing cost, rate, and reliability effectively. We are looking for fast-paced, high-horsepower project managers who can clearly communicate risks and implement mitigation strategies, optimize processes, and manage risk trades in a highly dynamic NPI environment for high-volume products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the end-to-end planning lifecycle for Raptor sub-assemblies or finished goods, from accurate bill of material requirements, appropriate supply coverage, and timely configuration management to satisfy the engine production plan.
• Work very closely with engineering, production, and procurement counterparts to understand internal rate goals, design change landscape, and supplier production plans to set up a robust supply chain plan capable of scaling with multiple configurations and production rates.
• Utilize good risk management intuition to balance cost, reliability, and production rate based on knowledge of program goals and context in a highly dynamic environment – and make effective risk calls knowing when to prioritize one over the other.
• Manage the supply schedule for raw material and finished goods in order to optimize days on hand and inventory turns, minimize obsolescence, and enable the production line to output at full rate while being mindful about excess inventory
• Communicate forecasts to internal and external stakeholders that accurately reflect minimum requirements while hedging against potential upside or change in business direction
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the multi-tier global supply chain by coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders (procurement, logistics, engineering, etc.) to propose creative solutions and drive to closure
• Balance a spectrum of both new product introduction (NPI) with rapid iteration and design changes as well as stable production with good risk intuition to balance challenges in both
• Partner with engineering and production teams to effectively plan for and incorporate design or process changes seamlessly into the production line without impacting ability for production to maintain build rate
• Support insourcing efforts where applicable to guarantee constant supply from internal and external sources to enable overall production targets
• Assess and monitor supply base capacity and constraints at primary and sub-tiers suppliers to inform program scenario planning and mitigate potential challenges when ramping a product line
• Maintain part and planning master data as needed to accurately reflect lead-times, manufacturing allocations, yields and attrition, offsets, order policy, and other parameters
• Guide and mentor peers and team members to strengthen organizational resiliency and bolster the talent pipeline.
• Define and incorporate organization-level processes and improvements that enable the business to scale and efficiently utilize its human capital, leveraging learnings from world-class manufacturers and other high-volume industries
• Develop applications, reporting, and dashboards to measure team KPIs and support the program as it scales to meet Starship vehicle manifest.
• Utilize good risk management intuition to balance cost, reliability, and production rate based on knowledge of program goals and context in a highly dynamic environment – and make effective risk calls to prioritize one over the other.

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
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a high-volume industry, such as automotive or consumer electronics
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, managing multiple products and schedules
• Technical knowledge in mechanical commodities (CNC machining, plastic injection molding, die-casting, stampings) or metallic raw materials
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Intermediate skills in SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, and other data analytics
• Advanced skills in MS Excel & Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity

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 

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.