Materials Manager

ABOUT US

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Materials Manager, you will design and execute a strategic roadmap to optimize our warehouse operations. You will be responsible for establishing standard performance metrics, driving continuous improvement, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities all while maintaining a high level of quality. The ideal candidate is an autonomous leader with deep supply chain expertise, has developed and implemented SOPs, implemented or improved ERP/WMS, and a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Design and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap to optimize and streamline our warehouse and inventory operations.

- Implement End-to-End material management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking. This includes the development & improvement of critical metrics.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials.

- Develop and implement robust SOPs to drive operational efficiency, consistency, and continuous process improvement.

- Utilize and oversee the implementation, integration, or optimization of ERP and WMS software platforms to enhance material-related processes.

- Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities across the supply chain while maintaining a high level of quality and safety.

- Manage and safeguard high-tech inventory to ensure maximum accuracy, mitigate stockouts, and maintain optimized stock levels.

- Lead and develop a high-performing logistics and warehouse team through recruitment, mentorship, and a culture of excellence.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience

- 5+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in a manufacturing environment

- 2+ years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates or operators

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals

- Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments

- Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations

- Experience being hands-on and boots on the ground in the warehouse with proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, and ability to adapt to constantly changing warehouse environments

- Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran warehouse staff

- Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments

- Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations

- Experience supporting process development and implementing new processes

- Experience supporting equipment maintenance

- Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles

- Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications) and ability to present data

- Reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills in French and English

- Experience in ramping low volume operations to high rate

- Forklift certification

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.