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Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship)

Join SpaceX as a Sr. Supply Chain Planner to enable production flow and support launch manifest for the Starship program.

Location
Hawthorne, CA, United States
Compensation
$85k–$135k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 2 days ago

What you'll build

  • Manage demand and supply plans for Starship
  • Maintain bill of materials in MRP systems
  • Align demand signals and allocations
  • Coordinate with engineering and production
  • Analyze supply chain data and report metrics

Must have

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in supply chain management
  • Experience in material or production planning
  • Experience in operations or supply chain management

Nice to have

  • Technical knowledge of Warpdrive
  • Ability to influence
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Practical constraints

  • Up to 30% travel may be required
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends

Requirements

Experience
2–6 years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Sr. Supply Chain Planner at SpaceX focuses on managing and enhancing supply chain processes to support the production of the Starship. This role requires expertise in material requirements planning, change management, and data analysis, utilizing advanced systems to ensure production goals are met. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in engineering, operations, or supply chain management, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams. The position is integral to SpaceX's ambitious objectives, contributing to its mission of enabling human life on Mars.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 30, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page September 30, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Starbase, TX.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,800).
  • Starts above 3% of 1199 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $144,000 across 185 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $85,000–$135,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
2–6 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship) role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship) 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.

SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (STARSHIP)

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain planners execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. Some of the functions a supply chain planner will be responsible for include material requirements planning, change management and forecast modeling. Supply Chain Planners will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for managing and continuously improving both demand and supply plans associated with the Starship design group
  • Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate
  • Align demand signals and allocations, maintaining product master data and developing expertise in in-house systems and reports
  • Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material
  • Monitor spend to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
  • Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management
  • Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provides strategic support whenever needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Technical knowledge of Warpdrive
  • Ability to influence
  • Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
  • Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
  • Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to travel - up to 30% 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 Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00
Level 2: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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