Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives and program requirements. 
• Lead cross-functional supply chain planning to support production schedules and new product introductions. 
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, ensuring compliance with US export regulations. 

Supplier Management

• Develop, evaluate, and maintain a qualified supply base compliant with aerospace and defense standards. 
• Negotiate supplier contracts, long-term agreements, and pricing structures to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives. 
• Perform supplier performance monitoring and lead corrective action plans for underperforming vendors. 

Procurement & Contract Compliance

• Oversee procurement activities ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable government regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR, TAA). 
• Manage procurement of direct and indirect materials, ensuring traceability and proper documentation for audits and customer reviews. 

Inventory & Material Control

• Develop inventory management strategies, safety stock levels, and cycle counting to optimize inventory turns and minimize excess. 
• Ensure accurate material planning to support production demands while minimizing shortages and excess inventory. 

Logistics & Distribution

• Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods in compliance with all export/import regulations. 
• Develop business continuity and contingency plans to address supply chain disruptions. 

What It Takes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field, (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience of supply chain experience
• First-hand knowledge of supplier quality systems
• Experience supporting/leading proposal efforts
• Great project management and problem-solving skills
• Experience using an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proven knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, TAA compliance, and government procurement practices. 
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to back up conclusions with data
• Time management skills, with the ability to separate the important tasks from the noise
• Sense of urgency, with ability to work well under pressure
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to present concise data to internal and external stakeholders
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance is required.

What We’d Love:

• Experience working within the Space industry
• Experience wearing multiple hats at a rapidly growing startup company\
• Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components
• Experience scaling new products into rate production, optimizing for quality, delivery, and cost
• Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building
• Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivated
• Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Holds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest of integrity 

• The position is hybrid/onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.