Supply Chain and Inventory Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Inventory Manager to build and lead our inventory, procurement, and production tracking systems from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technical manufacturing environment and is passionate about designing efficient, lean processes that support scalable growth.

You’ll be responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations—from sourcing and vendor management to inventory control, Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, and production tracking. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in lean manufacturing and a proven ability to stand up and optimize systems for technical product builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage inventory and supply chain processes for a multi-component technical system.

• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure version control accuracy.

• Establish and oversee inventory tracking systems for manufacturing, field swaps, refurbishment, and redeployment.

• Implement lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and optimize material

flow.

• Manage procurement, vendor relationships, and lead-time forecasting.

• Track and report material usage, cost trends, and supply risks.

• Collaborate with operations teams and engineering to align inventory with build schedules and field demand.

• Define and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for materials handling, storage, and logistics.

• Lead system implementation or integration for inventory management (experience with Katana MRP a plus).

• Build KPIs and dashboards to monitor efficiency, cost, and on-time delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and manufacturing operations.• Deliver monthly reports to accounting and operations teams – sales orders, decommissioned assets, current inventory holdings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, or related

field.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or manufacturing

operations (preferably in technical or hardware systems).

• Proven experience building inventory systems and processes from the ground up.

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous

improvement methods.

• Expertise in BOM creation, revision control, and lifecycle management.

• Experience with Katana MRP, ERP, or similar inventory management platforms

strongly preferred.

• Analytical mindset with excellent Excel and data management skills.

• Strong organizational and communication skills with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of our supply chain operations as we scale. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in process design, lean manufacturing, and systems thinking to make a tangible impact in a growing company with a technical mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person