SpaceX
GlobalSupplyManager(Starlink)
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“Global Supply Manager (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Supply chain, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Inventory management. Develop and manage supply base. Support sourcing for contract manufacturing”
What You'll Achieve.
Hit production target; Ensure on time delivery; Reduce risk; Enable continuous cost reduction; Maximize value; Achieve consensus
Industry & Context.
Resolve supply issues; Identify opportunities; Troubleshoot supply issues
Up to 50% travel, Work flexible hours, Work extended hours, Work on weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience, 10+ years of experience, Engineering experience, Purchasing experience, Contract negotiation experience, Material or production planning experience, Operations or supply chain management experience, Material cost control experience, Master production scheduling experience, Capital equipment sourcing experience
Nice to Have
Experience directly negotiating contracts, Sourcing global suppliers experience, Sourcing from a global supply base experience, Familiarity interfacing in-person with suppliers, Experience within the solar field, Experience within the battery field
What You'll Do.
Develop and manage supply base
Support sourcing for contract manufacturing
Supplement Starlink user terminals
Supplement ground stations
Provide daily program status updates
Escalate to management when necessary
Perform on site management at contract manufacturer partners
Manage development builds
Manage mass production
Hit production target
Communicate production readiness status
Communicate schedules
Communicate mitigation actions
Respond quickly to changes
Perform forecast to supplier
Maintain purchase order accuracy
Maintain receiving accuracy
Ensure supply chain flexibility
Ensure on time delivery
Collaborate with worldwide team
Plan manufacturing capacity
Prepare supply chain for new product ramps
Lead timely actions to resolve supply issues
Provide accurate risk assessments
Provide supply projections
Build project budgets
Ensure suppliers spend within budgets
Understand technical aspects of production equipment
Identify opportunities for cost optimization
Identify opportunities for space optimization
Identify opportunities for process optimization
Use data analytics to identify opportunities
Parse process related opportunities
Utilize negotiations to maximize value
Utilize negotiations for cost savings
Utilize negotiations for priority
Ensure alignment with program budgets
Gather market analysis
Create sourcing strategies
Enable continuous cost reduction
Align with company strategy on payment terms
Align with company strategy on cash targets
Align with company strategy on on time delivery
Align with company strategy on cost savings
Build genuine relationships internally
Build genuine relationships externally
Drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives
Present contract award information
Present cost reduction strategies
Present critical supply issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Worldwide team
Communication Scope
Written communications; Verbal communications; Communicate to all levels
Process & Methodology
Project budgets management
Full Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER (STARLINK PRODUCT) The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. As a Global Supply Manager in our Bangalore office, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape our partnerships with international suppliers as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution. This will support Starlink terrestrial hardware - including user terminals/products and ground stations - ultimately enabling the world’s largest satellite constellation that provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the contract manufacturing, supplementing the Starlink user terminals and ground stations Provide daily program status updates, escalate to management when necessary Perform on site management at contract manufacturer partners to manage the development builds, ramp-ups, and mass production to hit production target Communicate overall production readiness status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture Perform forecast to supplier, plan capacity and track supply while maintain purchase order and receiving accuracy, ensure supply chain flexibility to minimize risks to ensure on time delivery Collaborate with worldwide team to plan manufacturing capacity, p
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