Manager, Supply Chain (Starship)

SpaceX

1mo ago

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Full-time
Mid, Senior & Expert Level
Logistics
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You need an advanced degree with 4+ years or a bachelor's with 6+ years in supply chain, engineering, or related fields, strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and APICS certification.
You will manage Supply Chain teams, mentor staff, optimize processes, oversee vendor relationships, ensure quality and cost metrics, and drive continuous improvement through collaboration.

Requirements

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
Familiarity or experience working with aerospace components
Strong ability to read drawings and blueprints, with an understanding of manufacturing complexity
Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components
APICS certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building
Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivated
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Holds themselves to the highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest integrity
Must be able to travel - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
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.

Responsibilities

Manage the Starship team of Supply Chain Sourcing Managers and Specialists. Lead, direct and review the work of the teams, spending a substantial amount of time conducting people management responsibilities. Responsible for defining the structure of the teams and providing mentorship and strategic development planning for first- and second-level direct reports
Actively and effectively manage the teams by providing clear direction that aligns with the strategy and priorities of the company
Hire, develop and retain top talent to meet current and future business needs
Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, & courage
Develop and enhance transactional processes to gain organizational efficiency
Manage KPIs, including inventory and spend to match program targets
Ensure accurate system signals, including accuracy of demand signals (so that they match program rate), BOMs, upstream and downstream lead times, etc.
Manage vendor relationships and grow the supply base as needed in alignment with the broader team sourcing strategy
Assess supplier capabilities, technologies and their ability to successfully execute component / assembly manufacturing requirements. Manage validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility through full-scale production of transferred work
Manage supplier improvement programs. Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and supplier audits, ensuring supplier compliance while driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver value
Provide program leadership necessary to ensure that product quality, delivery, and cost achieve business and customer expectations
Interface with Starship teams to prioritize supplier development needs by commodity to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints
Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes
Deliver results as measured by key metrics such as part yield, cost, defect rate, etc.
Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcoming of change
Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
Proactively contributes to the team
Is self-aware and able to work on own initiative
Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
Communicates efficiently across internal and external stakeholders
Diplomatic approach to relationships

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, this position requires being onsite at Starbase, TX, and remote work is not considered.

What is the travel requirement for this role?

The role may require up to 50% travel, including international travel.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have either an advanced degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree with 6+ years, or at least 10 years of experience in fields such as engineering, purchasing, or supply chain management.

Are there any preferred skills for applicants?

Yes, preferred skills include familiarity with aerospace components, APICS certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

What responsibilities does the Manager of Supply Chain have?

Responsibilities include managing a team, vendor relationships, supplier development, and ensuring product quality and delivery while meeting business and customer expectations.

Is there an emphasis on communication skills for this role?

Yes, effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills are essential for this position.

What are the key performance indicators managed by this role?

Key performance indicators include inventory, spend, part yield, cost, and defect rates.

What ethical standards are expected from the candidate?

Candidates are expected to hold themselves to the highest ethical standards and conduct all activities with integrity.

What is the significance of the supply chain in SpaceX's mission?

The supply chain is critical in enabling the Starship's mission and supports SpaceX's goal of making human life on Mars a reality by managing a robust and agile supply chain.

Is experience with technical procurement important for this position?

Yes, experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components is preferred.

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft

Defence & Aerospace

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2002

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.