Supply Chain Director

Lumira Search; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative satellite manufacturing firm is seeking a Director of Supply Chain in California. This role involves leading end-to-end supply chain functions and developing strategies to scale production. Candidates should have experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing, a strong understanding of high-complexity environments, and a proven track record in supplier negotiation and cost control. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field is required, with an MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain or operations.
• Experience in aerospace, space, or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of high-complexity production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the end-to-end supply chain function.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Leadership in supply chain

Supplier negotiation

Cost control

Understanding of low-volume production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

MBA

Job description

Director of Supply Chain – Satellite Manufacturing (NewSpace)

Location: California, United States

Our client, an innovative satellite manufacturing and platform developer, is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to build, lead, and optimize their end-to-end supply chain as they scale from low-rate to high-rate production.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with production ramp‑up and long‑term growth.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including qualification, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Drive cost reduction, lead‑time improvement, and supply continuity across critical components and subsystems.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to support program execution.
• Implement scalable MRP/ERP processes, forecasting models, and KPI‑driven performance tracking.
• Manage and develop a growing supply chain and procurement team.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks in a space‑qualified hardware environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain or operations within aerospace, space, or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of low‑volume, high‑complexity production environments.
• Experience scaling supply chains for growth‑stage or startup companies.
• Track record of supplier negotiation and cost control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).

If this sounds like a role you’d like to explore, please reach out for a confidential conversation.