About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team at Soaring. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain operations. This position will report to the VP of Finance.
The Supply Chain function turns design intent into executable reality, balancing lead time, cost, complexity, and manufacturability to ensure we can build and scale Soaring. With full ownership across raw materials, procurement and inventory management; the role requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution.
As the company scales, supply chain becomes increasingly central, working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and more to make decisions that work for today but also for tomorrow.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategic and tactical procurement initiatives, ensuring material availability, optimizing supplier performance, and managing end-to-end supply chain activities to support both commercial and government contracts alongside R&D efforts.
Responsibilities:
▸ Supply Chain Optimization: Managing end-to-end logistics and supply chain processes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of drone components.
▸ Lead sourcing and supplier management for drone parts ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
▸ Manage long-lead procurement planning, make/buy analysis, and material requirements planning (MRP) in alignment with program timelines.
▸ Drive supplier performance through rigorous risk management, contract negotiations, and milestone-based tracking.
▸ Vendor Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure seamless coordination and delivery.
▸ Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements.
▸ Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and quality.
▸ Shipping & Logistics: Oversee all inbound and outbound shipping operations, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations, including hazardous materials handling.
▸ Coordinate with carriers and logistics partners to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
▸ Optimize shipping routes and methods to reduce costs and transit times.
▸ Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels and aligning the procurement process to maintain optimal stock for R&D and manufacturing in line with purchasing budgets.
▸ Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize waste and prevent shortages or overstock.
▸ Oversee materials management functions including material traceability, kitting, and logistics.
▸ Track inventory levels through Odoo ERP and perform quarterly cycle counts.
▸ Month end Inventory reporting
▸ Bill of Material: Create, refine and review BOM’s with input from the engineering team. Report on materials cost, variances to BOM’s etc.
▸ Collaboration: Working closely with finance, leadership and engineering teams to align logistics strategies with company goals and project timelines.
▸ Reporting: Own supply chain KPIs, analytics, and reporting such as PPV (Purchase Price Variance), supplier lead times, and inventory turnover to support production planning & decision making.
▸ Purchasing System: Assess and implement a new purchasing and inventory management system to replace the manual excel databases currently used.
▸ Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source suppliers, geopolitical impacts, and ITAR compliance.
▸ Process Improvement: Continuously evaluating logistics processes and implementing improvements to boost efficiency and reduce operational costs.
▸ Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all aerospace industry regulations, including import/export controls and safety standards.
Qualifications & Experience
▸ Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
▸ Minimum of 5 years in procurement, supply chain planning, inventory, and logistics.
▸ Minimum of 3 years leading a team.
▸ A strong background in aerospace or defense manufacturing, supplier development, and cross-functional leadership
Work Location: In person on-site
Job Type: Full Time
Pay range: $90K–$120K / year
Job is on-site Monday to Friday. Must be comfortable working at our production facility.
Join our team as a Supply Chain/Purchasing Manager where your expertise will contribute significantly to our long-term production strategy and success. Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. We look forward to your application!