Head of Global Supply Chain

Elveo • Chantilly, VA

22h

About The Position

Elveo is seeking a Head of Global Supply Chain to own material flow from suppliers through finished satellites across production and development environments. The role leads sourcing and procurement, contract-manufacturer management, inventory and production planning, receiving, and shipping, and is accountable for establishing a strategic global supply base. It requires experience managing complex, long-lead supply bases for electronic and electromechanical hardware, working with contract manufacturers, and scaling a supply chain organization. Space-industry experience is welcome but not required; experience in automotive, defense, medical devices, or consumer electronics with high-volume, high-reliability requirements is also relevant. The position is located in Chantilly, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 15 or more years of supply chain experience, including 5 or more years leading a supply chain organization.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers and complex-BOM, long-lead supply bases in aerospace, space, defense, automotive, or electronics.
• Demonstrated record of scaling supply through a production ramp.
• Strong negotiation, supplier-development, and contract skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP planning, S&OP, and inventory management.
• Working knowledge of export-control and trade-compliance requirements, including ITAR/EAR.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled technical data, such as U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR, or eligibility to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Space-industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Set the supply chain strategy and ensure material availability for full-rate production.
• Lead the Production Procurement Managers, the CM Manager, and the Supply Chain Manager NPD, and build the Global Supply Chain organization according to the hiring plan.
• Own supplier and contract-manufacturer performance for cost, quality, delivery, and capacity, including qualification, scorecards, and escalation.
• Set inventory targets in collaboration with the launch program team and own inventory accuracy, kitting, and material flow from receiving to the production line.
• Own the material plan and production planning process, and lead the weekly build-to-supply review with the Head of Manufacturing.
• Own receiving, receiving inspection, shipping, and crating, including dock operations and outbound logistics for finished satellites.
• Own export-control and trade-compliance practices in procurement and shipping.
• Negotiate pricing and terms and drive cost reductions without compromising quality.
• Partner with Development Engineering and the NPD team on long-lead items, BOM changes, and handoff of NPD parts to the production supply base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive