Saronic Technologies · 6 days ago
Director of Supply Chain Strategy
Austin, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSaronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. The Director of Supply Chain Strategy is responsible for defining, aligning, and executing long-term supply chain strategies that enable scalable, resilient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and manufacturing footprint
Identify and execute strategic initiatives related to cost reduction, lead-time improvement, risk mitigation, vertical integration, and make/buy decisions
Drive supply chain maturity through process standardization, governance, and best-practice adoption
Own long-range capacity planning and network strategy (suppliers, manufacturing, distribution)
Build data-driven models to support strategic decisions (should-cost, total cost of ownership, inventory optimization, scenario planning)
Establish and track KPIs related to cost, service, resilience, inventory, and supplier performance
Partner with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic investment cases
Act as a strategic partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, and Product teams
Support new product introduction (NPI) strategy, including supplier readiness, ramp planning, and lifecycle management
Influence executive decision-making through clear communication of tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities
Define supplier segmentation and long-term supplier strategy in partnership with procurement and supplier quality
Lead supply chain risk assessments and mitigation plans (single-source exposure, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints)
Support dual-sourcing, localization, and supplier development strategies where appropriate
Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain strategy and analytics capability
Establish tools, processes, and frameworks that enable scalable decision-making
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and fact-based execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or strategy roles
Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into executive-level insights
Proven ability to influence across functions without direct authority
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, or similar)
Experience in high-growth, complex, or vertically integrated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools
Experience with NPI, defense/aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environments
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Generous PTO and Holidays
Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
401(k) plan
Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company
Saronic Technologies
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.5MKey Investors
Elad GilAndreessen HorowitzCaffeinated Capital
2025-02-18Series C· $600M
2024-07-19Series B· $175.5M
2023-10-09Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Rob Lehman
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Vibhav Altekar
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2025-12-15
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