Senior Global SCM Leader for Defense & Avionics

Harmattan AI; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to design, execute, and scale a global supply chain for defense-grade systems. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to enable compliant, resilient operations in a fast-paced ITAR environment.

The role requires international sourcing, supplier development, logistics oversight, and risk management across Europe, the US, and the Middle East, with a focus on local US market access.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally in defense, aerospace, or advanced electronics.
• Team management experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage regulated, international supply chains.
• Strong understanding of ITAR, NDAA, export controls, and supply ecosystems.
• Experience with complex technical systems (electronics, batteries, avionics).
• International exposure across Europe and/or the US.
• Comfortable operating in high-growth, high-change environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale Harmattan AI’s global supply chain to support rapid growth across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
• Develop resilient sourcing strategies for critical components and systems, reducing dependency on single sources and supply chains.
• Own supplier strategy for electronics, avionics, batteries, mechanical subsystems, and other strategic materials.
• Enable access to the US defense market through compliant, localized sourcing and supply-chain design.
• Lead supplier qualification, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee logistics, customs, and export-controlled material flows.
• Support factory expansion, automation, and industrialization programs.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Manufacturing on design-for-supply and make-or-buy decisions.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers and industrial partners.

Skills

Senior SCM experience

Team management

ITAR/NDAA knowledge

Global supply chains

Defense/aerospace experience

Job description

Harmattan AI is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to design, execute, and scale a global supply chain for defense-grade systems. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to enable compliant, resilient operations in a fast-paced ITAR environment.

The role requires international sourcing, supplier development, logistics oversight, and risk management across Europe, the US, and the Middle East, with a focus on local US market access.