Head of Space Supply Chain & Production

Star Catcher; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Star Catcher seeks a Director of Supply Chain to steer the organization from prototype through LRIP and high-rate production. You will lead procurement, subcontract management, inventory, and logistics, aligning hardware delivery with program milestones.

You will build systems, manage budgeting and risk, and ensure ITAR/ DFARS compliance while collaborating with engineering and programs to resolve bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline.
• Experience leading supply chain in aerospace/defense/high-tech manufacturing.
• Familiar with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and export-control requirements.
• Experience sourcing complex hardware components.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy from prototype to high-rate production.
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team across procurement, subcontract management, inventory, and logistics.
• Identify, implement, and optimize ERP/MRP tools and BOM integration with IT and Engineering.
• Oversee budgeting, supplier risk management, and long-term hardware spend forecasting.
• Negotiate subcontracts and MSAs; establish buffer inventory programs and dual-sourcing strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality governance with AS9100/ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace experience

Export control

Regulatory knowledge

Technical sourcing

Bachelors degree

ITAR/EAR familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Star Catcher seeks a Director of Supply Chain to steer the organization from prototype through LRIP and high-rate production. You will lead procurement, subcontract management, inventory, and logistics, aligning hardware delivery with program milestones.

You will build systems, manage budgeting and risk, and ensure ITAR/ DFARS compliance while collaborating with engineering and programs to resolve bottlenecks.