Derek Tallent is a Supply Chain Planning Manager at SpaceX, with extensive experience in supply chain operations and strategic sourcing. Prior to joining SpaceX in January 2024, Derek served as Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Operations at Textron Specialized Vehicles from May 2015 to January 2024, where responsibilities included leading procurement activities and developing sourcing strategies across varied production sites. Derek's previous positions at Textron encompassed roles as Strategic Sourcing Manager, Commodity Manager for Class C, and Strategic Sourcing Specialist, focusing on supplier development and procurement across a range of product lines. Earlier experience includes a role as Procurement Specialist at Bell Helicopter, where management of significant suppliers and sourcing for sheet-metal commodities was key, as well as a Market Research Internship at American Clay Enterprises, LLC. Derek holds both an MBA and BBA in Business with a focus on Management of Technology from The University of New Mexico, completed in 2011.
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