Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-25

Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems)

You will execute supply chain strategies that directly enable SpaceX to meet ambitious production growth targets. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing, you will drive effective sourcing strategies, material planning, and inventory management. Your assemblies come to life in-house, so you see the direct impact of your work every day.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and execute sourcing strategies with end-to-end metrics tracking for business and production success
Maintain accurate bill of materials (BOMs), lead times, and inventory levels to prevent piece part shortages
Facilitate technical discussions, make vs buy decisions, new product introductions, and should-cost modeling
Execute risk management analysis using past performance data, demand versus supply, and lead time stack-ups from piece part to launch vehicle integration
Optimize logistics, manufacturing, quality, ordering, redistribution policies, and refurbishment planning for assigned parts
Support supplier facility visits to identify and leverage equipment and expertise with emphasis on cost, quality, and delivery goals
Lead commercial and quality initiatives to improve performance with strategic suppliers
Serve as primary resource for engineering, supply chain, production, and build reliability stakeholders on sourcing decisions, NPI plans, logistics, and lead time optimization
Build cross-functional teams and champion continuous improvement to meet or exceed cost, quality, and delivery targets
Proactively status and update SpaceX management and engineering on critical supply issues
Conduct design for manufacturability reviews with supplier quality and engineering teams
Champion value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
Execute preferred supplier strategy; mitigate sole-source risk and ensure supply continuity
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Assess and leverage supplier technical capability, equipment, capacity, and risk in procurement
Place purchase orders and resolve discrepancies and invoice issues

Basic Qualifications

Advanced degree; OR bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience; OR 6+ years of experience in one or more of: engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling

Preferred Skills and Experience

Electronics industry experience
Problem-solving skills with bias for speed and accuracy
Leadership and team building track record
Self-motivated, quick learner, able to prioritize to meet goals
Technical ability to read drawings and blueprints; understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships in fast-moving environment
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Strong negotiation skills with documented results
Excellent customer service and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
Technical knowledge of MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, or similar tools
Detail-oriented, responsive to changing priorities
High ethical standards and integrity

Requirements

Must be able to travel up to 35% of work week, including international travel
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet major milestones
Position is onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorization per ITAR regulations

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: $100,000 to $130,000 (Level 2), determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Additional benefits include long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards), potential discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.