Director of Supply Chain

Company Overview ExoTerra designs and manufactures the propulsion systems that move spacecraft farther, longer, and more efficiently. As a leader in electric propulsion, we develop and produce Hall thrusters, propulsion modules, and power electronics at scale, supporting a growing range of space missions and constellations. With the recent announcement of ExoTerra joining Voyager Technologies, we are better positioned than ever to advance next-generation in-space propulsion. Position Summary The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and scaling all supply chain operations to support high-rate aerospace manufacturing. This executive-level position oversees Procurement, Material Planning, Subcontract Administration, and Inventory Management while ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials, components, and services required to meet aggressive production schedules, customer commitments, and business growth objectives. The Director of Supply Chain develops and executes sourcing, planning, inventory, and supplier management strategies that improve material availability, reduce lead times, increase inventory efficiency, mitigate supply chain risk, and support operational excellence. This leader partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to ensure supply chain performance aligns with company objectives and customer delivery requirements. The ideal candidate is an experienced aerospace supply chain leader with a proven track record of supporting high-volume production environments, developing supplier relationships, and building scalable systems and processes. Essential Responsibilities Supply Chain Leadership Lead all supply chain functions, including Procurement, Material Planning, Subcontract Administration, Receiving, and Inventory Control Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives aligned with company growth objectives Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain organization focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction Establish departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive operational excellence Partner with executive leadership to support forecasting, capacity planning, and long-term business strategy Create KPI and monitoring systems; develop weekly reporting on KPIs Control revenue recognition and create weekly revenue reporting to upper management and CFO Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Direct all purchasing activities for production materials, capital equipment, indirect materials, and services Develop sourcing strategies that ensure uninterrupted supply while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, contracts, and strategic agreements Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors Drive supplier performance improvement programs and corrective action initiatives Manage supply chain risks associated with sole-source suppliers, long lead-time materials, and capacity constraints Material Planning & Production Support Oversee demand planning, forecasting, MRP execution, and production material readiness Ensure material availability supports production schedules and customer commitments Develop inventory and replenishment strategies that balance service levels with working capital objectives Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Program Management, and Operations leadership to support high-rate production environments Implement scalable planning processes to support future growth and increasing production volumes Subcontract Administration Provide leadership for all subcontract administration activities Manage outsourced manufacturing, special processing, testing, and service providers Ensure subcontractor compliance with contractual, quality, regulatory, and delivery requirements Monitor subcontractor performance and implement corrective actions as required Develop strategic partnerships that enha…

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