Supply Chain Planning Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems) Verified today
Supply Chain Planning Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems)
SpaceX supply chain plays a key role in enabling ambitious growth targets and multi-planetary expansion. This is a high-profile, cross-functional position that enables production flow and supports launch manifest and developmental goals. Working closely with engineering and manufacturing, you will execute effective supply chain strategies to achieve production goals through material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, you will see your assemblies come to life every day.
Responsibilities
- Show initiative in developing new methods and processes to ensure highest quality product and efficient execution
- Evaluate technical feasibility of work content and understand suppliers' technical capabilities and limitations
- Inform DFM discussions based on vendor feedback
- Ensure partners are prepared to support prototype builds with appropriate equipment and materials for successful product development, ramp-up and production
- Take ownership of developing and implementing sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
- Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
- Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and 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 NPI while improving or sustaining cost targets
- 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 with the right materials driving plan in place and on-time delivery
- Create POs, ensure on-time delivery of materials for internal and external operations, resolve invoices, and meet company quality and cost targets
- Guide junior staff members in aspects of their jobs and provide strategic support as needed
Basic Qualifications
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience; or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience; or 9+ years of experience 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
- Electronics industry experience
- Capable of managing existing external supply chain