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Relativity Space · 17 hours ago

Senior Director, Test & Launch Supply Chain

Mississippi, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$224K/yr - $286K/yr

10+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today's launch capacity needs and advance future exploration. The Director of Supply Chain will provide strategic and operational leadership, mentor a high-performing team, and drive supplier partnerships to ensure effective supply chain execution and scalability.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that balances near-term program execution with long-term scalability, resilience, and competitiveness

Lead, mentor, and expand a world-class team of supply chain professionals, creating a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration

Develop senior-level supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure suppliers are aligned with our goals for cost, quality, flexibility, and delivery

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program Management to integrate supply chain solutions into product design, program schedules, and production ramps

Serve as a visible and trusted leader across the company, providing structured communication to executives and ensuring alignment on supply chain priorities, risks, and trade-offs

Establish and oversee performance metrics (KPIs) to measure supply chain health, and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery

Lead transformation initiatives in systems, tools, and processes (ERP, PLM, S&OP/IBP) to increase efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making

Drive proactive risk management strategies to ensure supply continuity and resilience, including mitigation of geopolitical, technical, and supplier-related risks

Champion sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring the supply chain supports both current program requirements and future business growth

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain SystemsNegotiation ExpertiseLeadership SkillsPerformance MetricsCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive CommunicationSustainability InitiativesRisk ManagementTeam Mentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field

10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in complex manufacturing industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, or frontier technology preferred)

5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional supply chain or operations teams

Proven track record of developing and executing end-to-end supply chain strategies, from new product introduction through high-volume production

Strong negotiation expertise, with demonstrated success in securing favorable commercial, technical, and delivery outcomes

Deep knowledge of supply chain systems and processes (ERP, PLM, SCM, S&OP/IBP)

Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment