Head of Supply Chain

Hermeus Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

401k retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a strategic, systems-minded leader to build, own, and lead the end-to-end Supply Chain from R&D through full-rate production. You will translate company objectives into actionable supply chain strategies, develop resilient supplier networks, and implement disciplined processes that connect suppliers to the shop floor with transparency.

Reporting to the executive team, you will define strategy, scale the organization, drive make-vs-buy decisions, establish KPIs, and partner

Qualifications

• 10+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
• 5+ years in leadership roles building and scaling teams.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle (development through production).
• Deep expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations.
• Strong systems thinker with experience building scalable processes and ERP/MRP systems.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute supply chain strategy as the company scales from R&D to production.
• Build and lead a high-performing organization, establishing structure, roles, and operating cadence.
• Partner with leadership to align supply chain capabilities with engineering, manufacturing, and business priorities.
• Drive make-vs-buy decisions and vertical integration strategy.
• Establish scalable processes, KPIs, and systems for end-to-end visibility and control.
• Own procurement execution across direct, indirect, and long-lead materials.
• Ensure efficient material flow, supplier performance, and operational readiness.
• Continuously evolve processes to match the shift from prototype to production.
• Build and manage a network of high-performing suppliers.
• Own supplier lifecycle from selection through performance management.
• Negotiate key agreements balancing cost, quality, delivery, and partnership.
• Identify and mitigate risks across supply base, long-lead items, and critical paths.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and IT.
• Align engineering schedules, production plans, and supplier capacity.
• Drive accountability, transparency, and strong communication across teams.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

ERP / MRP

Procurement operations

Supplier management

Strategic thinking

Fast-paced environments

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

We areseekinga strategic and systems-minded leader to build, own, and leadHermeus' end-to-end Supply Chain function. You will define the strategy, build the organization, andestablishintegrated processes to support our ambitious roadmap; developing scalable, fit-for-purpose practices across the full lifecycle from advanced development to full-rate production.

Working directly with executive leadership,you'lltranslate companyobjectivesinto actionable supply chain strategies, building resilient supplier networks and disciplined processes that connect suppliers to shop floor with transparency and accountability.You'llensure supply chain is a strategic enabler ofHermeus' mission.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute supply chain strategy as the company scales from R&D to production
• Build and lead a high-performing organization,establishingstructure, roles, and operating cadence
• Partner with leadership to align supply chain capabilities with engineering, manufacturing, and business priorities
• Drive make-vs-buy decisions and vertical integration strategy

Execution & Operations

• Establish scalable processes, KPIs, and systems for end-to-end visibility and control
• Own procurement execution across direct, indirect, and long-lead materials
• Ensure efficient material flow, supplier performance, and operational readiness
• Continuously evolve processes to match the shift from prototype to production

Supplier Strategy & Risk

• Build and manage a network of high-performing suppliers
• Own supplier lifecycle fromselectionthrough performance management
• Negotiate key agreements balancing cost, quality, delivery, and partnership
• Identifyand mitigate risks across supply base, long-lead items, and critical paths

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and IT
• Align engineering schedules, production plans, and supplier capacity
• Drive accountability, transparency, and strong communication across teams

Requirements

• 10+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
• 5+ years in leadership roles building and scaling teams
• Experience across the full product lifecycle (development through production)
• Deepexpertisein sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations
• Strong systems thinker with experience building scalable processes and working with ERP/MRP systems
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Background in aerospace programs, propulsion, avionics, or flight hardware
• Experience with ITAR/EAR, classified programs, or government contracting
• ERP implementation or transformation experience
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

$165,000 - $280,000 a year

Pay range:
Senior Manager, Supply Chain: $165,000 - $195,000/per year
Director, Supply Chain: $190,000 - $245,000/per year
Senior Director, Supply Chain: $220,000 - $280,000/per year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.
Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave

The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.

At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
• Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
• Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
• Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.