SpaceX 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.

GLOBAL PLANNING MANAGER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories like US based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation, and others exciting projects. 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 supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species.

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest and key developmental goals. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, Global Planning Managers execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, Global Planning Managers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead planning strategies to maximize product flow for meeting product launch dates and to support production volumes
  • Reconcile sales forecasts and financial plans, and translate these into forecasts to ensure production plans will support revenue targets
  • Drive operational excellence based on the continuous review of current processes and the identification of opportunity areas that create efficiencies and remove obstacles
  • Collaborate with both commercial and strategic sourcing teams to ensure the product and the factory will be ready for production as planned and execute to the schedule agreements
  • Maintain accurate MRP inputs; diagnose incorrect MRP outputs, and utilize MRP functionality to manage supply and demand efficiently
  • Provide input, guidance, and drive the future evolutions of MRP and planning
  • Lead and complete projects through strong communication skills and effectively influencing cross-functional business areas
  • Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned products
  • Regularly communicate with stakeholders across the business to execute on goals and establish effective feedback loops
  • Drive standardization and operational alignment across groups
  • Drive rate readiness reviews
  • Lead large scale projects designing and implementing enhancements to our business in partnership with strategy, business, production, and engineering partners
  • Manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously, and partner closely with numerous cross-functional partners across the organization to ensure best-in-class collaboration across all operational projects
  • Manage value stream from concept to end of life to ensure Continuity of Supply (COS) with accurate demand and forecasts in place to enable rate
  • Own several business-critical workflows, and oversee their successful global execution
  • Set team and individual objectives in line with Global Supply Chain targets by providing ongoing feedback, guidance, and support to the team in achieving these objectives
  • Produce and maintain project improvement metrics, key performance indicators, and analysis in support of departmental, organizational, and the global supply chain needs
  • Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to insource/outsource production allocations in light of landed costs and Capital Equipment, inbound logistics modality and pallet position/storage management (inclusive of Regional Deployment Centers, product mix, and Advanced Shipping notice), overall production schedule relative to Sales (prevent excess, obsolescence), and Spend Management (blanket purchase orders, payment timing, and pushout recommendations to hit goals like cash flow neutral)
  • Guide junior staff members in aspects of their jobs, and provide strategic support whenever needed
  • Provide a leadership role for the group through advanced knowledge in their area of specialization

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:

  • Demonstrated problem solving experience with the ability to provide sound business insights and recommendations
  • Proven experience working independently to manage multiple projects simultaneously and driving initiatives in a cross-functional environment
  • Expertise with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
  • Demonstrated experience translating business needs into technical requirements, working with technical partners and presenting technical content to general audiences
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to create pivot tables/macros, create SQL queries, and analyze large sets of data
  • Subject matter expertise in Bill of Materials (AMRs/EMs/eBOMs/mBOMS) and work orders
  • Demonstrated track record of high performance by driving results and influencing others
  • Possess an APICS Certification
  • Possess a Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving, and ever-changing environment
  • Experience with planning and purchasing of commodity products and 3rd party services working as a team with product development, quality, finance, and sales
  • Experience conducting all activities with the highest level of integrity
  • Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to travel - up to 15%
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends, as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Global Planning 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 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

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