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Supply Chain Planner (Starship)

SpaceX· Supply Chain - Launch and Infrastructure
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Starbase, TXFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Operationally critical supply chain role supporting SpaceX Starship programs with inventory management, MRP, supplier coordination, and cost/lead-time optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports
  • Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing a well thought out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with quality
  • Execute material resource planning (MRP) planning messages for production parts
  • 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, lead times, etc.
  • Drive design for manufacturability reviews with support from supplier quality and engineering
  • Champion value-add and value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
  • Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply
  • Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Visit the supplier’s facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity
  • Execute MRP planning messages for production parts
  • Resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues
  • Analyze procurement data and report metrics
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations

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: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling

Skills

Required:Inventory managementMRPSourcing and supplier managementData analysis and reporting
Nice to have:Design for manufacturabilityERP systemsCommunicationProblem solving
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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