SpaceX
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Manager – Logistics - Inbound & Capex
Travel to other SpaceX sites or customer sites and meetings may be required up to 40% of the time.
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience developing and improving key performance indicator frameworks and carrier performance management programs is required.
- At least 5 years of experience leading sourcing strategy, carrier negotiations, and partnership management is required.
- At least 5 years of people management experience, including leading, developing, and supporting logistics teams, is required.
- The applicant must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts.
- The applicant must meet U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or an individual eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
- Develop, execute, and continuously evolve enterprise-wide logistics strategies, programs, and initiatives that optimize inbound logistics, fulfillment networks, and end-to-end transportation performance while supporting volume, cost, profitability, and business-growth targets.
- Establish and manage carrier performance management frameworks, including key performance indicators, scorecards, real-time reporting tools, and data analytics to improve operational performance and logistics-network health and resilience.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage carrier partnerships through requests for proposal, contract negotiations, rate and tariff optimization, and performance governance with third-party logistics providers and transportation partners.
- Drive the global expansion and optimization of logistics and transportation networks by identifying and onboarding new lanes, transportation modes, and service providers.
- Analyze, model, and redesign inbound and outbound transportation, distribution methods, and network architecture to reduce lead times and improve service levels.
- Define, implement, and evolve logistics performance indicators and executive-level dashboards for real-time visibility into network health, carrier performance, fulfillment operations, and supply chain effectiveness.
- Identify, prioritize, and lead cross-functional cost-reduction and process-optimization initiatives involving packaging design, routing optimization, mode selection, and end-to-end logistics processes.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering teams to align logistics strategies with business objectives and support new product introductions, production ramps, and project launches.
- Collaborate with Global Compliance, Customs, Tax, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to maintain regulatory, customs, brokerage, duty, Incoterms, and trade compliance and to reduce landed costs.
- Develop, document, and institutionalize best practices for internal logistics operations, product flow optimization, packaging specifications, and material handling systems.
- Prepare, manage, and own the annual logistics budget for inbound and outbound transportation spend, including forecasting, variance analysis, and resource-allocation recommendations.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex logistics issues, lead root-cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive accountability with carriers and internal stakeholders.
- Travel up to 40% of the time to other SpaceX sites or customer sites and meetings as needed.
- At least 7 years of experience managing complex international and domestic inbound and outbound logistics networks, fulfillment networks, or global transportation operations.
- A track record of scaling logistics operations and network capacity by 10x or more.
- Experience leveraging network size and shipment volume to optimize spend and improve competitive advantage.
- A track record of expanding logistics networks to support freight, e-commerce, and industrial or manufacturing projects.
- Strong background in third-party logistics and fourth-party logistics management, freight forwarding, and ocean, air, and domestic transportation.
- Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, Harmonized Tariff Schedule/Schedule B, Incoterms, and international compliance.
- Proficiency with material requirements planning and enterprise resource planning systems, logistics platforms, and data analytics tools.
- Experience supporting high-growth or high-mix manufacturing environments and complex global logistics networks and supply chains.
- Experience procuring and developing solutions for freight, warehousing, e-commerce, and special project services.
- Experience managing logistics compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience preparing and managing logistics budgets and driving cost-reduction initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to measure network health, carrier performance, and operational efficiency.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Tax, and Operations teams.
About the company
SpaceX designs, builds, and launches rockets and spacecraft for government and commercial customers, using reusable first stages to cut costs. Its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy recover their boosters to enable rapid reuse, while Dragon transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station. Starlink operates a satellite internet constellation to provide global broadband coverage. It earns revenue from launches and merchandise, with the broader goal of making space travel cheaper and, over time, enabling human life on other planets and expanding global internet access.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Starbase, Texas
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Starlink generated $1.7 billion operating income in Q2 2026, outpacing revenue growth.
- U.S. government contracts exceeded $6 billion, expanding SpaceX's defense backlog and recurring demand.
- The new $1.11 billion monthly AI hosting deal starts December 1, 2026, boosting run-rate revenue.
What critics are saying
- AI lost $1.3 billion in Q2 2026, consuming rocket and Starlink profits.
- Free cash flow was roughly negative $25 billion in first-half 2026, pressuring capital discipline.
- Starship still has not reached orbit; another failure delays V3 revenue and weakens execution credibility.
What makes SpaceX unique
- Starlink reached 12.0 million subscribers in Q2 2026, doubling year-over-year.
- Starship Flight 14 targets first orbit with 26 Starlink V3 satellites on September 22, 2026.
- SpaceX closed a $25 billion bond issue, funding Starship, Starlink, and AI expansion.
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