# Director of Supply Chain

**Company:** [Turion Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/turion-space)
**Location:** Irvine, CA
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $175k – $225k/yr
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** supply chain strategy, Procurement, supplier management, material planning, Inventory Management, logistics, ERP, plm, mes, qms, bom management, new product introduction, aerospace manufacturing
**Posted:** 2026-07-27

> Lead the design, build-out, and execution of Turion Space's end-to-end supply chain for complex spacecraft systems, driving strategy, supplier partnerships, digital transformation, and operational excellence in a fast-paced aerospace startup. Requires 12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in hardware/aerospace, deep expertise in procurement through production support, and the ability to influence at the executive level.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with company growth plans and program requirements.
- Build, lead, and scale a cross-functional supply chain organization supporting engineering development, manufacturing, integration, and production.
- Establish supply chain as a driver of operational excellence, cost efficiency, and competitive advantage.
- Serve as a senior leader influencing executive stakeholders and guiding cross-company decision making.
- Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships optimizing for resilience, performance, and financial outcomes.
- Drive supplier evaluation, qualification, development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Lead procurement campaigns from early BOM development through sourcing, negotiation, risk assessment, and vendor management.
- Own material planning, inventory management, logistics, and production coordination to ensure on-time delivery.
- Establish foundational hardware processes including Item Master setup, BOM creation, clear-to-build analysis, and data analytics.
- Lead digital transformation efforts across ERP, PLM, MES, and QMS systems.
- Design scalable processes that support new product introduction, first-article builds, and production ramp.
- Partner deeply with Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration, Production, Additive, Finance, and Strategy teams.
- Roll up sleeves and lead by example in a startup environment.

## Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
- 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including senior leadership roles in aerospace or other complex hardware environments.
- Proven track record transforming supply chain operations to drive measurable improvements in growth, cost, and delivery performance.
- Deep expertise across procurement, supplier management, logistics, planning, inventory, and supply chain systems.
- Experience collaborating closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams in development and flight environments.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across leadership teams.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading supply chain efforts for new product introduction of aerospace hardware into manufacturing and production.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter in ambiguous environments, building structure and process from the ground up.
- Hands-on experience with PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS implementations or transformations.
- Experience scaling supply chain operations in a high-growth startup or rapid-execution environment.
- Visionary mindset with the ability to reimagine how supply chain excellence enables mission success.

## Compensation
**Director of Supply Chain Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 USD**

Full-time employees are also eligible for equity, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with 3% employer contribution, generous PTO, parental leave, EAP, professional development opportunities, and team building activities.

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