Director of Supply Chain & Logistics

The posting, as Firestorm wrote it

Director of Supply Chain & Logistics

About the Role

We are a growing hardware company building complex electromechanical products, and we are scaling fast. We are looking for a Director of Supply Chain & Logistics to take ownership of how we source, plan, build, and deliver — and to build the operational backbone that lets us scale without breaking.

This is a true player-coach role. You will lead and steady a small, hardworking team while staying deeply hands-on yourself: getting into the details, anticipating bottlenecks before they hit, and proactively engaging to solve problems before they become crises. You will balance the tactical, day-to-day firefighting with the strategic work of charting the long-term course for our supply chain organization. If you are energized by building operations from the ground up — and by the satisfaction of watching a scrappy team mature into a scalable one — this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead as a player-coach . Roll up your sleeves and solve problems directly while mentoring and developing a small team. Bring steady, calm leadership that helps the team scale under pressure.
• Own the electromechanical supply chain . Manage sourcing and supply for large, complex electromechanical BOMs — mechanical and structural assemblies, PCBAs, cable assemblies, and related components — from qualification through delivery.
• Anticipate and prevent bottlenecks . Proactively identify supply, capacity, and logistics risks. Engage early and drive resolution before issues escalate into schedule- or crisis-level problems.
• Build operations from the ground up . Establish the processes, systems, supplier relationships, and metrics needed to take a small operation and make it scalable, repeatable, and resilient.
• Manage up effectively . Communicate clearly and honestly with executive leadership — where the pain points are, what is being done to address them, and what the realistic timeline looks like. No surprises.
• Balance tactical and strategic . Solve the day-to-day problems that keep production moving while simultaneously charting the long-term strategy and growth plan for the supply chain organization.
• Drive supplier and logistics performance . Develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and build the inbound/outbound logistics practices that support reliable, cost-effective delivery.
• Assist in the development of proprietary MRP/ERP system. Work with a cross-functional team to develop and implement a proprietary MRP/ERP system that will act as the backbone of our manufacturing/supply chain network
• Partner cross-functionally. Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and finance to align supply strategy with product roadmaps and business goals.

What You Bring

• 10–15 years of progressive supply chain and operations experience, including direct leadership at the manager or director level.
• Deep familiarity with large electromechanical or Complex BOM structures

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• Generous Parental Leave
• FSA
• DCFSA
• HSA
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.

ITAR Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.

Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@launchfirestorm.com so we can provide the support you need.