Inventory Control Analyst (Starlink)

INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, and it is providing fast, reliable internet to 5M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s global impact, and that work starts here with the Materials Management team in Redmond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze inventory location reports to improve data integrity with negative inventory, duplicate locations, unavailable locations and inaccurate inventory quantities
• Effectively use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to control inventory
• Pick, lift, organize, and move standard hardware, raw material, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies to support inventory control for satellite production
• Work with inventory supervisors and specialists to identify and solve process inefficiencies and operational roadblocks
• Work closely with our operations engineering team to support maintenance of dashboards, metrics, and material-flow logic within our ERP system
• Assemble racks, look for parts, organize supplies, and any other tasks directed by managers
• Perform picking function as-needed to create necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required and assure that all parts are accounted for and available in kits
• Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with company policy and standards
• Monitor the shelf-life, storage, rotation, and maintenance of stock and inventory
• Perform cycle counts and inventory reviews to support inventory accuracy and to decrease part obsolescence
• Provide guidance to inventory personnel for day-to-day operations
• Work with engineering teams to disposition stagnant and obsolete inventory
• Work with process planning to maintain accurate unit-of-measure issues
• Train inventory personnel as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or information systems or 3+ years of experience in an inventory analyst role and a high school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or information systems
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
• Capability to operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• Experience with SQL

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as-needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be willing to work in an open-air environment, lacking temperature control

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:         

Inventory Control Analyst/Level 1: $32.00 - $40.00/hour
Inventory Control Analyst/Level 2: $37.00 - $45.00/hour               

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, stock options, 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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.