Supply Chain Manager

Autonomous Solutions•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager in our Longmont, CO office to own the end-to-end supply chain for M.52 autonomous robotic platforms. This role is responsible for material availability, supplier performance, and cost control across a multi-state internal and external operation. You will establish structure where little exists today, driving supplier accountability, procurement discipline, and material flow that supports both production and field operations. You will operate at the intersection of Engineering, Production, Field Service, and Finance, ensuring the supply chain enables scale while maintaining reliability and cost control. This is a hands-on ownership role with full accountability for supply chain performance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations in a hardware environment
2+ years of people management experience
Experience managing suppliers and procurement processes
Strong understanding of BOMs, lead times, and material planning
Demonstrated ability to operate under ambiguity
Comfortable in a hands-on environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or electromechanical systems
Experience supporting production ramp or scaling hardware operations
Experience with contract manufacturers (CMs)
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or equivalent)
Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence
Background in supplier development or quality (IQC/MRB exposure)

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end supply chain performance from supplier through production to field support
Establish material planning, purchasing, and inventory control systems
Ensure parts availability aligns with production schedules and field service needs
Drive shortage management with urgency and clear ownership
Build forecasting inputs and demand visibility across production and service
Build and manage a tiered supplier network (strategic, critical, transactional)
Own supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management
Implement and maintain supplier scorecards
Lead supplier development efforts to improve reliability and reduce risk
Identify and mitigate single-source and long-lead risks
Own full PO lifecycle (RFQs, negotiation, placement, tracking, closure)
Negotiate supplier agreements and major purchases
Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or reliability
Partner with Engineering on should-cost analysis
Maintain visibility into spend and cost drivers
Establish inventory strategy (safety stock, reorder points, min/max)
Improve inventory accuracy and control processes
Ensure material availability without excess inventory exposure
Reduce excess, obsolete, and dead inventory
Oversee inbound logistics and material flow
Partner with Engineering on BOM readiness, ECO/ECR changes, and NPI transitions
Partner with Operations on build planning and material readiness
Define and manage service parts and spares strategy
Support CM strategy and scaling plans
Manage and develop supply chain team
Set clear ownership and priorities
Ensure team execution aligns with production goals