Global Supply Chain Manager

Planet is currently seeking a Global Supply Manager to join our team in San Francisco, CA. In this role, you will act as a focal point in communication and relationship building with suppliers and working on supply chain projects or process improvement to meet Planet’s overall goals. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, motivated, driven individual with strong interpersonal skills and a procurement background in a high-mix-low-volume environment. At Planet, Supply Chain is at the forefront of Planet’s manufacturing growth. We take the combined efforts of all our engineers, reconcile it against the program schedules and budgets, and turn that demand into hardware to build into satellites and launch into orbit. The GSM sits at the intersection of business, engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, and finance teams, and will effectively balance the needs of all groups to enable successful production campaigns. Together, these teams execute and scale both new and existing manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes, and form factors. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ 3 days per week.

• 6+ years of experience in a production environment, executing and delivering results to leadership. • Bachelor’s degree in a related field. • Experience partnering with Engineering and manufacturing leads to onboard suppliers, equipment, and capabilities to support manufacturing scaling. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to effectively influence a wide range of stakeholders (i.e., colleagues, suppliers, and internal/external customers). • Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically, a persistent attention to details, and a high level of comfort in working with numbers. • Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and multi-task to deliver on while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude. • Ability to analyze, create, and manage complex structured BOMs and configurations. • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills with the ability to learn technical applications quickly; familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications. • Experience with mechanical or electrical systems, especially satellite bus systems or optical payloads in a technical or procurement specialist capacity. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T and specialty processes, for quoting and program management purposes. • Proficiency in using ERP and other procurement tools like Netsuite and Coupa. • Ability to interpret export/import policy, including EAR, ITAR, and HTS, and working with Compliance teams and suppliers to draft and manage export requests and technology control plans. This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off