Materials Manager

Varda Space • El Segundo, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About this Role 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 , i nventory m anagement, 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 (for interns)
• Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible (for interns)
• Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible (for interns)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree