Materials Manager

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About this Role

The Materials Manager will primarily support the expansion of inventory and kitting operations to new Varda locations and will also be a secondary backup to the Logistics Manager for inbound and outbound transportation scheduling and coordination. An individual who can thrive in a startup environment, implement process improvements, and support growth into multiple buildings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material movements and process flow in the shop 

• Properly move material to/from receiving and production

• Develop scaling plans for material movement with multiple buildings

• Manage lifecycle of material from point of receipt

• Advise on supply chain material design, focusing on inventory optimization and strategic material movement cost-savings opportunities

• Design and manage a program that scales with the growth of the production volume and supply base

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments

• Move material around the factory or to alternate sites

• Properly store material in inventory

• Prepare kits of materials requested within ERP system

• Monitor inventory shelf life and stock levels

• Perform inventory counts

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft office and ERP systems or equivalent software

• 3-5+ years of experience with logistics, material movement, inventory management, and expediting 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation Management, or equivalent experience

• Experience operating a forklift

• Logistics experience across multi-site operations, including outbound and inbound international shipping

• HazMat Certification (DOT, IATA, IMDG, Lithium Ion Battery)

• Experience in Aerospace or similar fast paced industry

• Ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal employees

• Demonstrates organizational excellence

Pay Range

• Salary range: $92,820-$125,580/per year

• This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA

• Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance

• You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).

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Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.