Supply Chain Programs & Operations Planning Lead

Divergent 3D • Torrance, CA

111d • $120,190 - $165,240

About The Position

The Supply Chain Programs Lead is a mission-critical role responsible for managing and synchronizing all supply chain activities tied to major vehicle builds, internal printer and factory infrastructure development, and new product introduction (NPI) programs. This role will drive material readiness across complex BOMs and programs, act as the bridge between program management, sourcing/procurement, supplier quality and engineering, manage long-lead timelines and supplier dependencies, mitigate risks, track metrics, and support technical change workflows. You'll work across both vehicle programs (Czinger) and equipment/manufacturing systems (Divergent), coordinating hardware teams, procurement leads, and external suppliers to keep execution aligned with schedule and business needs.

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in hardware-focused supply chain, procurement operations, or NPI program management.
• Strong working knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), ERP, BOMs, and ECO workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to manage material readiness in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder, multi-program readiness tracking initiatives with extreme ownership.
• Excel/Sheets expert, familiar with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and Gantt/timeline visualization tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOM structures, and assembly workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with vehicle platform builds or capital equipment development.
• ERP: NetSuite; PLM: Arena.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing or motion/optical systems.
• Experience working with early-stage suppliers and custom part fabrication.
• Background with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own supply chain milestone plans aligned with vehicle development, printer builds, and factory infrastructure timelines.
• Break down top-level program gates into component-level material readiness plans, tying part numbers to build events and functional areas.
• Drive critical-path management for long-lead components, single-source items, and tooling procurement.
• Act as the primary supply chain liaison to Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams across both companies.
• Host weekly readiness meetings by commodity, program, and function.
• Track and escalate BOM changes, drawing updates, and material availability risks.
• Translate program BOMs and build schedules into actionable procurement timelines.
• Maintain line-of-sight on PO release & approval status, supplier order confirmations, inbound shipment tracking, receiving and inspection clearance.
• Coordinate kitting plans for prototype, pilot, and production builds, ensuring complete material delivery to the point of use.
• Maintain real-time tracking tools to report on ordered vs. un-ordered BOM coverage, component lead times, ship dates, and risk flags.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on supplier readiness for PPAP/FAI.
• Support engineering change order (ECO) implementation: track revision status, evaluate impact on procurement timelines, and re-baseline part readiness accordingly.
• Work with PLM, Procurement, and Engineering to synchronize BOM changes in both Arena and ERP.
• Own and deliver weekly executive reporting on supply status, procurement risk, and milestone health.
• Maintain a set of metrics/KPIs including % BOM coverage, on-time delivery to milestone, procurement status by commodity, and high-risk part tracker.
• Present supply chain updates in vehicle and equipment program reviews.

Benefits

• Holistic Compensation Package including a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees