Supply Chain Planner – Falcon, Dragon & Starfall

About the role

SpaceX is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support the Falcon, Dragon, and Starfall programs. The role works closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production flow, meet launch manifest requirements, and drive cost‑effective sourcing strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, lead, improve, and execute pre‑established sourcing strategies with metric tracking.
• Maintain accurate configuration of assemblies (BOMs) and ensure correct lead times and inventory levels.
• Facilitate technical discussions, make‑vs‑buy decisions, launch new product introductions, and conduct should‑cost modeling.
• Execute risk‑management analysis using past performance data, demand‑supply balances, and lead‑time stack‑ups.
• Optimize logistics, manufacturing, quality, ordering/redistribution policies, and refurbishment planning for owned parts.
• Support supplier facility visits to align cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Lead commercial and quality initiatives and champion continuous‑improvement projects.
• Provide status updates to SpaceX management and engineering teams on critical supply issues.
• Conduct design‑for‑manufacturability reviews with supplier quality and engineering teams.
• Champion value‑engineering projects to improve part quality and cost.

Required profile

• Experience maintaining accurate BOM configurations and inventory levels.
• Ability to conduct risk‑management analysis and should‑cost modeling.
• Proven track record in optimizing logistics and supply‑chain policies.
• Strong collaboration skills with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Capability to lead commercial, quality, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required skills