Materials Manager

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nations defense and commercial missions. We are a unique fast growing and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing building launching and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing Operations the Materials Manager will is responsible for leading all material execution activities supporting manufacturing operations including inventory management material handling kitting shipping/receiving warehouse operations and logistics. This role is accountable for ensuring inventory accuracy timely material availability and efficient material flow throughout the manufacturing process. The Materials Manager serves as the functional owner of inventory integrity within D365 driving process discipline inventory control cycle counting and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Manufacturing Planning Procurement Engineering Finance Quality and Program Management. This leader develops scalable processes establishes meaningful KPIs build high-performing teams and provides operational leadership that enables production to meet customer commitments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead develop and coach supervisors and material operations teams across inventory control material handling warehousing kitting shipping/receiving and logistics.
• Build crossfunctional capabilities and drive a culture of ownership teamwork urgency and continuous improvement.
• Own enterprise inventory accuracy cycle count programs reconciliation rootcause analysis and corrective actions leveraging D365.
• Ensure strong financial controls by partnering with Finance on inventory valuation reporting monthend close adjustments audits and process improvements.
• Oversee material flow and kitting operations to ensure complete accurate and ontime production support.
• Manage warehouse layout storage strategy FIFO traceability and productivity improvements using Lean principles.
• Lead excess and obsolete inventory governance and partner across functions to reduce E&O risk.
• Direct inbound/outbound logistics carrier performance regulatory compliance transportation cost optimization and accurate receiving processes.
• Establish standardized processes visual management KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives across all material operations.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Planning Procurement Engineering Finance and Quality; lead crossfunctional reviews on inventory health shortages discrepancies and production readiness.
• Present performance metrics risks and improvement plans to senior leadership and drive alignment and action across teams.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Operations or related field preferred.
• 7 years progressive experience in materials/warehouse/inventory or manufacturing operations; 3 years managing exempt and nonexempt teams.
• Experience in aerospace defense hightech or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong ERP knowledge (D365 strongly preferred); expertise in cycle counting inventory controls and financial inventory reporting.
• Demonstrated Lean/CI capability and success driving crossfunctional change.
• Strong leadership coaching communication and executivelevel presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and lead complex crossfunctional discussions.
• Excellent analytical problemsolving financial acumen and operational decisionmaking skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and MS Office; capable of KPI development and dashboard reporting.
• Thrives in a fastpaced dynamic manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more at

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time in addition to bending reaching and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

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