Supply Chain Director, California

Director of Supply Chain – Satellite Manufacturing (NewSpace)
Location: California, United States
Our client, an innovative satellite manufacturing and platform developer, is seeking a
Director of Supply Chain
to build, lead, and optimize their end-to-end supply chain as they scale from low-rate to high-rate production.
What You'll Do:
Own and lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with production ramp-up and long-term growth.
Build and manage supplier relationships, including qualification, performance management, and risk mitigation.
Drive cost reduction, lead-time improvement, and supply continuity across critical components and subsystems.
Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to support program execution.
Implement scalable MRP/ERP processes, forecasting models, and KPI-driven performance tracking.
Manage and develop a growing supply chain and procurement team.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks in a space-qualified hardware environment.
What We're Looking For:
Proven leadership experience in supply chain or operations within aerospace, space, or complex hardware manufacturing.
Strong understanding of low-volume, high-complexity production environments.
Experience scaling supply chains for growth-stage or startup companies.
Track record of supplier negotiation and cost control.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
If this sounds like a role you'd like to explore, please reach out for a confidential conversation.
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