Sr. Supply Chain Planner, Raw Materials (Raptor)
$90,000–$115,000 year
On-site · Hawthorne, California, United States
Job Summary
Sr. Supply Chain Planner, Raw Materials (Raptor) guides the end-to-end material plan for critical raw materials supporting SpaceX launch cadence. Responsible for maintaining BOM accuracy in MRP systems, establishing inventory targets, aligning demand signals, reducing obsolescence, and developing expertise in MRP tools. Leads cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality to mitigate risk, optimize inventory, and ensure timely supply to meet high-rate production. Analyzes supply chain data to report MRP health metrics, communicates with SpaceX leadership, and supports strategic safety stock and long-term purchasing strategies. Travel up to 10% (including international) is required; role is onsite in Hawthorne, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling
- APICS certification
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
- SQL experience
- PowerBI experience
- Experience navigating multitier bill of materials (BOM) and work orders
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Technical knowledge in a commodity (machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, raw materials, or soft goods)
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to travel - Up to 10% of work week travel may be required, including international
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
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