Senior Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Volund Manufacturing is building next‑generation defense hardware and needs a senior supply chain leader to design and scale its supply chain as the company moves from prototype to full‑scale production. Based in Huntington Beach, CA, the role reports to the COO and involves domestic travel for supplier qualification and audits.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of supply chain processes within the Odoo ERP system.
• Develop supplier master data, procurement workflows and a robust Approved Supplier List.
• Establish supply‑chain metrics, reporting and scalable planning and procurement processes.
• Coordinate supplier audits, corrective actions and ensure compliance with aerospace and defence standards (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, CMMC).
• Define supplier performance expectations and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery and readiness.
• Shape and execute Volund’s strategic sourcing and supplier development strategy.

Required profile

• Proven experience in building and managing supply chains for aerospace, defence or high‑tech manufacturing.
• Hands‑on ability to work as an individual contributor while laying the foundation for a future team.
• Strong collaboration skills with engineering, operations and quality functions.
• Willingness to travel domestically for supplier activities.

Required skills

• Odoo ERP implementation and optimisation.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, DFARS and CMMC compliance requirements.
• Supplier qualification, onboarding and performance management.
• Strategic sourcing and procurement workflow design.