Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

About this role

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!   

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a large, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for leading several warehouse and logistical activities at Blue Origin's various Warehouse locations in Orlando. This position is expected to be visionary enough to recognize opportunities in processes and efficiency, and detail-oriented enough to lead an operationally excellent organization. You must be a proactive, service oriented individual with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast paced environment. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities: • Drive the team to meet company leadership and business goals. Experience as a people manager; encouraging and in support of performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization. • Demonstrated deep knowledge and experience in Inventory Management and Program Management Experience in Lean / Six Sigma, and demonstrate proficiency at creating models / tools, re-engineering business processes, and performing complex data analysis to improve profitability, cost structure by product group, and production volume attainment.  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view. • Must have a thorough knowledge and experience in planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions and BOM structures. • Experience establishing & maintaining KPIs to track and monitor performance and develop improvement plans. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions • Manage receiving, storage, distribution and accountability of all inventory materials • Maintain SKU and unit accuracy levels within company goals • Perform root cause analysis on inventory variances • Ensure inventory activities are compliant and supportive of manufacturing operations • File and maintain documentation from received product in accordance with company process • Manage inventory levels in coordination with Excess and Obsolete policy and drive cadenced initiatives to dispose of obsolete/expired material • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities • Monitor and maintain team training and certifications required for 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 • Ability to safely use a forklift and perform elevated work • Exposure to proper handling and storage of energetic systems, hazardous waste materials, raw metals, and explosives

Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience • 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or warehouse/logistics operations, including 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 within 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

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

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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