Materials Manager

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

5h•$92,820 - $125,580•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager will primarily support the expansion of inventory and kitting operations to new Varda locations and will also be a secondary backup to the Logistics Manager for inbound and outbound transportation scheduling and coordination. An individual who can thrive in a startup environment, implement process improvements, and support growth into multiple buildings is preferred.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft office and ERP systems or equivalent software
3-5+ years of experience with logistics, material movement, inventory management, and expediting

Nice To Haves

Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation Management, or equivalent experience
Experience operating a forklift
Logistics experience across multi-site operations, including outbound and inbound international shipping
HazMat Certification (DOT, IATA, IMDG, Lithium Ion Battery)
Experience in Aerospace or similar fast paced industry
Ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal employees
Demonstrates organizational excellence

Responsibilities

Monitor material movements and process flow in the shop
Properly move material to/from receiving and production
Develop scaling plans for material movement with multiple buildings
Manage lifecycle of material from point of receipt
Advise on supply chain material design, focusing on inventory optimization and strategic material movement cost-savings opportunities
Design and manage a program that scales with the growth of the production volume and supply base
Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments
Move material around the factory or to alternate sites
Properly store material in inventory
Prepare kits of materials requested within ERP system
Monitor inventory shelf life and stock levels
Perform inventory counts

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging
Paid observed holidays
Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible
Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible