Materials Manager

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About this Role The Materials Manager will primarily support the expansion of inventory and kitting operations to new Varda locations and will also be a secondary backup to the Logistics Manager for inbound and outbound transportation scheduling and coordination. An individual who can thrive in a startup environment, implement process improvements, and support growth into multiple buildings is preferred. Responsibilities Monitor material movements and process flow in the shop Properly move material to/from receiving and production Develop scaling plans for material movement with multiple buildings Manage lifecycle of material from point of receipt Advise on supply chain material design, focusing on inventory optimization and strategic material movement cost-savings opportunities Design and manage a program that scales with the growth of the production volume and supply base Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments Move material around the factory or to alternate sites Properly store material in inventory Prepare kits of materials requested within ERP system Monitor inventory shelf life and stock levels Perform inventory counts Basic Qualifications Proficiency with Microsoft office and ERP systems or equivalent software 3-5 + years of experience with logistics , material movement , i nventory m anagement, and expediting Preferred Skills and Experience Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation Management, or equivalent experience Experience operating a forklift Logistics experience across multi-site operations, including outbound and inbound international shipping HazMat Certification (DOT, IATA, IMDG, Lithium Ion Battery) Experience in Aerospace or similar fast paced industry Ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal employees Demonstrates organizational excellence Pay Range Salary range: $92,820-$125,580/per year This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards Benefits Consider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and interns. Regular Full-Time Positions: Health & Wellness Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays 100% company-paid Medic…

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