Manger, Supply Chain Planning

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. Were designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Manger, Supply Chain Planning

As the manager of supply chain planning, you will be integral in working with the cross-functional groups defining, designing, building, and testing Castelion vehicle and missile subsystems. This role requires an established supply chain professional with breadth to engage with engineering to execute the necessary program sourcing strategies to align with short term development schedules and long term sourcing focus for low cost, sustainable supply chain plans. We seek intelligent, collaborative, and driven leaders who are passionate about problem-solving and eager to lay the groundwork for a team to contribute to an extraordinary mission. If you thrive in challenging environments and are excited by the prospect of making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

· Support the development and execution of productions strategies working with the strategic sourcing and engineering teams to ensure reliable supply for upcoming product launches.

· Assist in evaluating and selecting supply plans based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to maintain a robust supply base capable of Castelions rapid development and production.

· Track and report on supply plans based on a master schedule set in a Material Requirements Planning engine.

· Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance service levels while addressing risks and compliance requirements.

· Participate in contract negotiations, including pricing, technical requirements, and compliance terms.

· Facilitate design for manufacturability reviews with input from supplier quality and engineering teams.

· Forecast spend, supply, and infrastructure requirements through close collaboration with business stakeholders and operations plans.

· Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to address and resolve issues with rejected materials, aiming to prevent future quality problems.

· Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on critical supply issues and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

· Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant government regulations.

Basic Qualifications

· Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

· Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of experience working in a related field, program, or project

Preferred Skills and Experience

· System Experience: Experience with MRP or ERP systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders, and the total ownership of the data within them.

· Technical Skills: This role requires broad mechanical domain knowledge, including machined parts, composites, chemicals, avionics and their associated manufacturers and manufacturing methods.

· Problem-Solving: Innovative problem-solving approach using critical thinking, including utilization of learnings from an American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications and data analysis using Excel, SQL, or an advanced analytics software.

· Clearance: Active US Government security clearance or the ability to get one.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medial, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

ITAR Requirements:

· To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.