Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

BLUE ORIGIN•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead warehouse and logistics activities across its warehouse locations in Orlando. The role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across company facilities. The manager will lead an operationally excellent, service-oriented organization, identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency, and support safe, repeatable spaceflight. The position calls for strong leadership, communication, analytical, inventory-management, and program-management capabilities in a fast-paced environment. The manager oversees inventory receiving, storage, distribution, accuracy, documentation, and compliance in support of manufacturing operations. They manage inventory levels and obsolete-material initiatives, resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Procurement, and maintain service-level agreements. The role also includes managing employee performance, training, certifications, career development, and employee-relations matters. The manager uses KPIs, data analysis, and process-improvement methods to improve operational performance and business outcomes. Applicants must meet Blue Origin’s export-control eligibility requirements. A standard background check is required; additional checks or credentials may apply to certain job profiles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or warehouse/logistics operations, including at least 2 years of direct people-management experience.
Demonstrated experience with MRP/ERP systems, inventory transactions, and BOM structures.
Experience establishing and managing KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvement.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to use data and metrics to support recommendations and drive action.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a highly technical environment.
Ability to derive inventory requirements from drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material.
Ability to obtain forklift certification and perform elevated work.
Must meet export-control eligibility: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to complete the required standard background check; additional checks or credentials may apply to certain job profiles.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
Warehouse or inventory-management experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry, such as medical devices.
Lean/Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher, with demonstrated process re-engineering experience.
Experience handling hazardous materials, energetic systems, or explosives, and familiarity with associated compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive the team to meet company leadership and business goals; support performance management, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, training, and talent development while managing employees and employee-relations issues.
Apply inventory-management and program-management expertise, Lean/Six Sigma methods, modeling and tools, business-process re-engineering, and complex data analysis to improve profitability, cost structure, and production-volume attainment.
Communicate complex ideas effectively, anticipate objections, and persuade stakeholders, including senior-level stakeholders, to adopt different viewpoints.
Use planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, and BOM structures to support operations.
Establish and maintain KPIs, monitor performance, and develop improvement plans using analytical and quantitative data.
Manage the receiving, storage, distribution, and accountability of inventory materials.
Maintain SKU and unit accuracy within company goals.
Perform root-cause analysis on inventory variances.
Ensure inventory activities comply with requirements and support manufacturing operations.
File and maintain received-product documentation in accordance with company processes.
Manage inventory levels in coordination with Excess and Obsolete policy and lead recurring initiatives to dispose of obsolete or expired material.
Identify and implement process-improvement opportunities.
Monitor and maintain team training and certifications required for assigned duties.
Conduct performance reviews and establish career paths for progression.
Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Procurement teams.
Maintain service-level agreements for inventory-related processes.
Safely use a forklift and perform elevated work.
Handle and store energetic systems, hazardous waste materials, raw metals, and explosives appropriately.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses and other benefits; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change.