Materials & Logistics Manager — Space Ops

Varda; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Relocation support

401(k) with employer match

Stock options or long-term incentives

Job summary

Varda is seeking a Materials Manager to scale inventory and kitting across new locations and support inbound/outbound transportation scheduling. The role backs up the Logistics Manager in a fast-paced startup environment, driving process improvements and growth.

Responsibilities include material movement, lifecycle management, and coordination of shipments, with emphasis on inventory optimization and cost savings across multiple sites. Strong ERP usage and forklift experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems or equivalent software.
• 3-5+ years of experience with logistics, material movement, inventory management, and expediting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material movements and process flow in the shop.
• Properly move material to/from receiving and production.
• Develop scaling plans for material movement with multiple buildings.
• Manage lifecycle of material from point of receipt.
• Advise on supply chain material design, focusing on inventory optimization and cost-savings opportunities.
• Design and manage a program that scales with production growth.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Move material around the factory or to alternate sites.
• Properly store material in inventory.
• Prepare kits of materials requested within ERP system.
• Monitor inventory shelf life and stock levels.
• Perform inventory counts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Logistics management

Inventory management

Expediting

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation Management, or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Forklift operation

Job description

Varda is seeking a Materials Manager to scale inventory and kitting across new locations and support inbound/outbound transportation scheduling. The role backs up the Logistics Manager in a fast-paced startup environment, driving process improvements and growth.

Responsibilities include material movement, lifecycle management, and coordination of shipments, with emphasis on inventory optimization and cost savings across multiple sites. Strong ERP usage and forklift experience are valued.