Supply Chain Manager

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a U.S. based advanced space technology developmental organization focusing on the leading edge of space systems progression. We are committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles.
If you are great at what you do and would like to work with people who really want to make a difference, then Firefly is the place for you.
SUMMARY
Firefly’s supply chain will be an evolving technological revolution as our product line spreads across launch vehicles and in-space solutions and international boundaries. We’re seeking a true entrepreneur who thrives when challenged to achieve impossible deadlines in competitive markets and enjoys evaluating new technologies. This role plants a firm seed to create a dedicated supply chain team at Firefly and comes with potential upward mobility if the candidate performs accordingly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Firefly supply chain team (including direct materials, manufacturing and component suppliers) to meet company goals, including:
• Supplier development
• Create a vetting process to onboard new vendors against the company need, ranging from raw metal to machining job shops to full blow production avionics hardware
• Grow the supply chain to deliver piece parts, subassemblies or complete assemblies with no touch-time or intervention
• Develop methods to understand vendors variable lead times against other demands on their business
• Create metrics and information flow paths to ensure healthy relationships and deliverables at each vendor
• Prepare “instruction to bidders” as part of the Request for Quote (RFQ) process and a screening system to objectively compare potential suppliers.
• Seeks win-win solutions for all internal and external parties through Long Term Agreements and contracts where possible

• Shipping, Receiving and Inventory
• Manage the inventory team to ensure proper stock counts and kitting processes to meet AS9100 requirements and internal demands
• Work with quality to ensure all items are traceable to the desired source
• Provide strategic direction on physical sizing and technologies to deploy to minimize touch time in inventory
• Develop capacity around growing company needs for the shipping and receiving area

• Purchasing Process and Cost Accounting
• Partner with Sales and Business Units to facilitate S & OP and long-range planning processes
• Provide financial modeling and drive to lower material and processing costs
• Understand the drivers of cost and develop strategies to minimize the true cost for R&D compared to desired lead times.
• Manage and track raw material costs and inform engineering on performance opportunities with material cost reductions

• Demand Planning & Fulfillment
• Develop purchasing process through our ERP system to ensure on-time demand signals released to vendors
• Ensure material and process supply can ramp against near and future company demands
• Develop measurable transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• Bachelor’s Degree: Specialty in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering with MBA;
• 5+ years’ experience handling, negotiating, problem solving issues with suppliers
• Significant ERP System Experience (Oracle, SAP, other), inclusive of shop floor control systems
• Competent in SQL or equivalent databases to quickly extract presentation data
• Willingness and desire for continuous improvement, showing initiative by undertaking self-development activities, seeking increased responsibilities, and taking advantage of learning opportunities
• Root Cause/Corrective Action Skills
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in two or more of the following: Material Planning, Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Inventory Management, Rough Cut Capacity Planning, or Production Planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to identify issues and develop and implement solutions to meet departmental and Company goals
• Proven ability to organize, analyze and present data and relate findings to business
• Solid business acumen and effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization

Desired

• APICS or ISM certified
• Demonstrated knowledge in metalworking, 3D printing, coatings and/or carbon fiber technologies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to remotely implement Lean & Six Sigma process improvements
• Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Contract