Supervisor, Materials Management

About the role

Impulse Space is seeking a Supervisor, Materials Management to lead inventory, shipping and receiving operations in its spacecraft manufacturing business. The supervisor manages the team and processes that ensure materials are accurately received, properly stored and available to support spacecraft development and production. The role is full time and based in Redondo Beach.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily inventory, shipping and receiving operations, including staffing, work assignments, prioritization and team development.
• Oversee processing and fulfillment of material kit requests from production teams, ensuring accurate picking, system transactions and timely delivery.
• Ensure incoming materials are received, documented and routed to inspection, storage or the appropriate internal customer.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined transactions, location control, cycle counting and timely investigation of discrepancies.
• Oversee storage, preservation, identification and traceability, including lot and serial number tracking, shelf-life controls and segregation of nonconforming material.
• Manage material movement, production deliveries, replenishment and returns to stock with planning, production control, manufacturing and quality.
• Oversee outbound shipment preparation, including packaging, labeling, documentation and carrier coordination, and coordinate with trade compliance and logistics partners for international shipments.
• Establish and maintain standard work for receiving, put-away, material handling, inventory transactions, picking and shipping.
• Develop and track operating metrics such as inventory accuracy, receiving turnaround time, shipment performance and transaction timeliness.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and process gaps through root cause analysis, and improve stockroom layout, storage capacity and workplace organization.
• Enforce safe work practices and proper use of material handling equipment.
• Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, engineering and finance to support production priorities.
• Manage an hourly workforce, including performance assessment, feedback, conflict resolution and corrective actions or performance improvement plans.
• Perform administrative duties such as approving timecards, scheduling, periodic reviews, mentoring and training of direct reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain or production/manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or project.
• Demonstrated experience using ERP or inventory management systems to execute and troubleshoot material transactions.
• Working knowledge of cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, location management and lot or serial traceability.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed.
• U.S. export regulations apply: applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain an export license.

Preferred skills and experience

• 8+ years of professional experience in the same fields.
• Materials, inventory, warehouse or production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, defense or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100, inventory control, material traceability, shelf-life management and handling flight hardware, sensitive electronics or hazardous materials.
• Experience with barcode scanning, inventory systems, warehouse improvements and domestic/international shipping.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred; APICS CPIM/CSCP or Green/Black Belt certification a plus.

What we offer

• Stated pay range of $105,000 - $145,000 per year.
• Possible long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.