Supply Chain Associate

Sea Machines; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Machines, a fast-growing startup based in Boston, seeks a detail-oriented Supply Chain Associate to support purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and supplier coordination.

You will process orders, track deliveries, maintain records in ERP/MRP systems, and collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics to keep materials available and on schedule. Minimum 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain, with Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years in purchasing, inventory or supply chain.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and supplier coordination.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, request quotes, compare pricing and lead times.
• Follow up with suppliers on acknowledgments, delivery dates, backorders, and overdue materials.
• Maintain supplier, part, pricing, inventory, and purchasing records in the systems.
• Track open purchase orders and communicate shortages or schedule risks.
• Coordinate with Logistics to track inbound/outbound shipments and update status.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, finance to confirm material requirements.
• Support inventory replenishment, supplier performance tracking, and cost-control efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Supplier coordination

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup that is leading the new high-tech sector of autonomous
technology for marine vessels. We are passionate about applying practical A.I. to the massive
global ocean transportation market. Our products provide ships and workboats the intelligence to
work remotely and give maritime operators the tools to effectively communicate with them.
Based in Boston and operating globally, the company is crewed by an experienced team of
mariners, engineers, coders, and autonomy scientists.

Sea Machiners get the unique opportunity to work in a very dynamic domain (the ocean world),
serve and visit people and places around the planet, and solve challenges not seen in most other
robotics sectors.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactiveSupply ChainAssociatetosupportday to daypurchasing, inventory management, material planning, shipping, and supplier coordination activities. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, obtaining supplier quotes,trackingbothinbound and outbounddeliveries,maintainingaccurateinventory records, coordinating inbound shipments, updating supply chain systems, and communicating material shortages or schedule risks.This position works closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are available whenneededand supply chain activities are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and supplier coordination activities.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, request supplier quotes, and compare pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgments, delivery dates,backorders, and overdue materials.
• Maintainaccuratesupplier,part, pricing, inventory, and purchasing records in the company’s systems.
• Track open purchase orders and communicate material shortages, supplier delays, and schedule risks.
• Work closely with Logistics Operations to help track inbound and outbound shipments and communicate shipment status to internal teams.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, finance, and other internal teams to confirm material requirements and resolvepurchasingor inventory discrepancies.
• Support inventory replenishment, supplier performance tracking,purchasingreports, cost-control efforts, and supply chain improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Associate orBachelor’s degreeinBusiness,Management, ora relatedfield preferred.
• One to three years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related role.
• Strong communicationskills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP,purchasing, or inventory management system is preferred.