CesiumAstro

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Austin, Texas, United States

Full Time

a month ago

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Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.

We are looking to add a Senior Supply Chain Manager to our team. The ideal candidate has significant experience planning, implementing, and monitoring overall supply chain strategy in order to maximize efficiency and productivity. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing supply chains, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will be responsible for all supply chain functions including sourcing, contracting, procurement, transportation, inventory management, materials management, and supplier review. Additionally, your analytical skills will contribute strongly, as you provide deep insight into spending patterns, trends, and cost reduction potential as the company continues its rapid growth.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and coordinate supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, and profitability maximization.
Develop detailed project plans and schedules required to effectively monitor and track supplier progress and identify issues and corrective actions related to supplier technical, cost, and schedule performance.
Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for procurement and business growth.
Develop a process of identifying and tracking action items to closure.
Develop and present supplier technical, cost, and schedule progress at customer-level status meetings.
Identify and track supplier non-conformances to closure.
Handle communications and negotiations with vendors and suppliers while ensuring all quality standards are met.
Track supply chain effectiveness, efficiency, and opportunities.
Analyze supply chain data and performance to improve productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.
Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
Assist with a wide array of additional functions as necessary within rapid growth startup.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management supporting manufacturing of high-reliability electronic products. Additional 10 years in a functional management role is required.
First-hand knowledge of supplier quality systems.
Experience supporting/leading proposal efforts.
Great project management and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience in growing and scaling a supply chain team.
Experience using an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Acumatica, etc.).
Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience working within the Aerospace industry.
Experience wearing multiple hats at a rapidly growing startup company.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.