Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics, Early Career

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking an experienced Logistics and Inventory Manager to lead our warehouse operations and drive performance across receiving, storage, distribution, and accountability of all inventory materials.

You will manage a team, develop process improvements, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with Accounts Payable and Procurement to resolve discrepancies while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• B.A., B.S. degree completed in 2026 or earlier.
• An attitude of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• Communication skills within a highly technical environment.
• Mathematical skills including calculation of percentages, area, volume, and unit of measure conversions.
• Analytical skills to define problems, collect appropriate and relevant data, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions from gathered information.
• Ability to derive inventory requirements from drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material.

Responsibilities

• Drive the logistics team to meet company leadership and business goals.
• Be a people manager; encourage and support performance management, goal setting, and career development.
• Deep dive logistics operations issues and drive solutions.
• Create models/tools, re-engineer business processes, and analyze data to improve profitability and production volume.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across teams.
• Manage receiving, storage, distribution and accountability of all inventory materials.
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory variances.
• Ensure warehouse activities are compliant with manufacturing operations.

Skills

Logistics leadership

People management

Data analysis

Inventory control

Process improvement

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (Desirable)

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Responsibilities

• Drive the logistics team to meet company leadership and business goals
• Be a people manager; encouraging and in support of performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.
• Deep dive logistics operations issues and drive solutions.
• Management Creating models / tools, re-engineering business processes, and performing complex data analysis to improve profitability, cost structure by product group, and production volume attainment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
• Manage receiving, storage, distribution and accountability of all inventory materials
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory variances
• Ensure warehouse activities are compliant and supportive of manufacturing operations
• File and maintain documentation from received product in accordance with company process
• Manage inventory levels in coordination with Excess and Obsolete policy.
• Recommend and drive initiative to dispose of stale or abandoned storage items.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Monitor and maintain team training and certifications required for duties
• Conduct performance reviews and establish career paths for progression
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Procurement teams
• Develop and implement warehouse reporting
• Maintain service level agreements for inventory related processes
• Ability to safely use a forklift and perform elevated work
• Exposure to proper handling and storage of energetic systems, hazardous waste materials, raw metals, and explosives.

Qualifications

• B.A., B.S. degree, completed in 2026 or earlier.
• An attitude of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• Communication skills within a highly technical environment.
• Mathematical skills including calculation of percentages, area, volume, and unit of measure conversions.
• Analytical skills to define problems, collect appropriate and relevant data, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions from gathered information.
• Ability to derive inventory requirements from drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material.

Desired

• An MBA in Business Administration
• equivalent Warehouse management experience in the aerospace or medical industry

Compensation

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $103,125-$151,250

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $112,500-$165,000

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $112,500-$165,000

Other site ranges may differ