Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Joblaze summary
In the role of Material Flow Analyst at SpaceX, the individual is responsible for leveraging data to enhance inventory management and streamline material flow at Starbase. Key skills include proficiency in SQL, experience with business intelligence tools like PowerBI or Tableau, and a solid grasp of inventory control principles. This position is well-suited for someone with at least one year of experience in operations or supply chain, who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage projects effectively. The role emphasizes collaboration with production teams to ensure seamless operations and timely project completion.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
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Quick facts
- Is the Material Flow Analyst role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Material Flow Analyst role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Microsoft Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, SQL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Material Flow Analyst role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
MATERIAL FLOW ANALYST
Material Flow Analysts are focused on using data to support effective inventory management and efficient material flow at Starbase. They improve, maintain, and monitor the Materials Management toolset to assist operations with daily production support functions and continuous improvement. Material Flow Analysts possess strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, as well as a solid understanding of material flow fundamentals including inventory control, storage strategies, part routing, packaging concepts, lineside replenishment and materials management systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support inventory accuracy: Monitor inventory data daily via the cycle counting program to ensure a high level of accuracy and immediate reaction to process failures or incorrect behaviors
- Drive continuous improvement: Use data to identify opportunities for process and systems improvement and lead efforts to implement changes that result in improved safety, inventory accuracy, delivery and/or productivity
- Support production: Work closely with leaders, production coordinators and specialists to ensure that parts are flowing through the process and available on the lineside for production. Proactively identify and resolve part shortages or inventory discrepancies to prevent production delays
- Report on metrics: Conduct frequent reviews of area metrics to support leadership in tracking performance and identify trends for improvement. Prepare and present clear, data-driven reports with actionable insights
- Collaborate on critical projects: Support successful project completion by providing data to enable design decisions, owning key task completion, monitoring progress and ensuring on-time completion
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
PRFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proficient in use of SQL in operations analysis
- Experience building and using business intelligence tools such PowerBI or Tableau
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) for data aggregation and analysis
- Ability to analyze data and check for accuracy/errors based on process and systems knowledge
- Experience with inventory management and production systems (MRP/ERP systems)
- Demonstrated capability to manage projects with tight timelines and ambiguous problem statements
- Understanding of Supply Chain and Inventory Control fundamentals
- Superior attention to details
- Experience sharing information effectively and ability to influence decisions
- Experience with lean, six sigma or related operational efficiency principles
- Ability to work autonomously or as a team in a highly demanding and fast paced environment
- Excellent written and communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- This position requires being onsite – remote work not considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.