Head of Global Supply Chain

About Elveo
Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.
That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.
As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.
Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.
Ready to take the next step? Join us.
Job Summary
Elveo is looking for a Head of Global Supply Chain to own material flow from supplier to finished satellite. Working across both production and development environments this role leads sourcing and procurement, contract-manufacturer management, inventory and production planning, receiving and shipping and is accountable for the establishing a full strategic global supply base.
Success in this role requires deep experience managing complex, long-lead supply bases for electronic and electromechanical hardware, working with contract manufacturers, and scaling a supply chain team. Space experience is welcome but not required; leaders from automotive, defense, medical device or consumer electronics supply chains with high-volume, high-reliability rigor are equally valuable.
Core Responsibilities
- Set the supply chain strategy and deliver material availability for full rate production
- Lead the Production Procurement Managers, the CM Manager and the Supply Chain Manager NPD, and build the Global Supply Chain organization to the hiring plan.
- Own supplier and contract-manufacturer performance on cost, quality, delivery and capacity, including qualification, scorecards and escalation.
- Set inventory targets by collaborating with the launch program team and own inventory accuracy, kitting and the flow from receiving to the line.
- Own the material plan and production planning process, and run the weekly build-to-supply review with the Head of Manufacturing.
- Own receiving, receiving inspection and shipping and crating, including dock operations and outbound logistics for finished satellites.
- Own export-control and trade-compliance practices in procurement and shipping.
- Manage cost: negotiate pricing and terms, and drive cost-down without compromising quality.
- Partner with Development Engineering and the NPD team on long-lead items, BOM changes and the handoff of NPD parts to the production supply base.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 15+ years in supply chain, including 5+ years leading a supply chain organization.
- Experience managing contract manufacturers and long-lead, complex-BOM supply bases in aerospace, space, defense, automotive or electronics.
- Proven record of scaling supply through a production ramp.
- Strong negotiating, supplier-development and contract skills.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP planning, S&OP and inventory management.
- Working knowledge of export-control and trade compliance (ITAR/EAR).
- Excellent communication and executive presence.
- Eligible to access export-controlled technical data (for example, U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR)
ITAR Requirements
To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987
Job Location
Chantilly, VA

Employment type
FullTime

Work arrangement
No