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True Anomaly · 4 days ago

Director of Supply Chain

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $270K/yr

8+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. As the Director of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for developing and executing a supply chain strategy that enables production at scale and supports rapid delivery timelines while leading a team of supply chain professionals.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a supply chain strategy that enables production at scale, supports rapid delivery timelines, ensures compliance, and strengthens long-term resilience across the portfolio

Build strategic partnerships across the space, aerospace, and defense industrial base, enabling access to critical components, accelerating lead times, and supporting modular, volume-production architectures

Lead demand planning, inventory management, and procurement operations to support predictable, high-tempo production schedules

Develop a data-driven operating system—establish key performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that provide real-time insight to senior and executive leadership

Own supplier and subcontractor relationships, ensuring quality, reliability, competitive cost, and aligned production capability

Drive continuous improvement by analyzing performance trends, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions

Ensure regulatory compliance including AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and FAR-aligned process and policy requirements

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, programs, production, and finance to ensure supply chain readiness supports program milestones and budgets

Establish risk-management frameworks, ensuring robust mitigation plans and continuity for critical-path materials

Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing supply chain organization, setting expectations for ownership, accountability, and service excellence

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementAerospace Industry ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceERP Systems ProficiencySupplier Quality ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

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

8+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, ideally within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology manufacturing

Demonstrated success building supplier and subcontractor partnerships in fast-paced, complex environments

Deep understanding of supply chain best practices including contracts, negotiations, procurement, logistics, inventory control, and demand planning

Strong proficiency with supply chain and ERP systems; able to build data structures and reporting tools that drive decisions

Experience with regulatory frameworks including AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and FAR-aligned contracting environments

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration abilities with a service-and-support mindset

Highly analytical, results-oriented, with relentless ownership and a bias for action

Proven ability to build, lead, and scale a high-performing team

Preferred

Extensive experience in the space industry, including understanding of spacecraft integration supply chains, volume-production constraints, and space-qualified hardware

Hands-on expertise in vertical integration strategies—make/buy analyses, insourcing plans, and aligning internal capabilities with long-term product roadmaps

Strong background in supplier quality management including PPAP, key characteristic control, root-cause analysis, and supplier corrective-action systems

Formal training or certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or similar continuous improvement methodologies

Experience establishing domestic supply paths for high-reliability electronics, propulsion components, structures, and other aerospace-critical subsystems

Demonstrated ability to operate within a fast-growing startup environment while maintaining structure, discipline, and high standards