About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About the Role

As the Materials Manager, you will design and execute a strategic roadmap to optimize our warehouse operations. You will be responsible for establishing standard performance metrics, driving continuous improvement, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities all while maintaining a high level of quality. The ideal candidate is an autonomous leader with deep supply chain expertise, has developed and implemented SOPs, implemented or improved ERP/WMS, and a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams.

Responsibilities:

Design and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap to optimize and streamline our warehouse and inventory operations.
Implement End-to-End material management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking. This includes the development & improvement of critical metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials.
Develop and implement robust SOPs to drive operational efficiency, consistency, and continuous process improvement.
Utilize and oversee the implementation, integration, or optimization of ERP and WMS software platforms to enhance material-related processes.
Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities across the supply chain while maintaining a high level of quality and safety.
Manage and safeguard high-tech inventory to ensure maximum accuracy, mitigate stockouts, and maintain optimized stock levels.
Lead and develop a high-performing logistics and warehouse team through recruitment, mentorship, and a culture of excellence.

Candidate Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates or operators

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals
Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments
Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations
Experience being hands-on and boots on the ground in the warehouse with proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, and ability to adapt to constantly changing warehouse environments
Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran warehouse staff
Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments
Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations
Experience supporting process development and implementing new processes
Experience supporting equipment maintenance
Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications) and ability to present data
Reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills in French and English
Experience in ramping low volume operations to high rate
Forklift certification

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.