Supply Chain Manager

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Supply Chain Manager to establish and lead the supply chain function at our Montreal facility while coordinating with the head office in California. As we spool up our R&D and subsystem component manufacturing facility in Montreal, we are looking for someone who will work with the supply chain team at our satellite building facility in California to create a seamless production flow between facilities. You will support the strategic sourcing of critical components within the company's larger manufacturing goals, supporting vertical integration. As the first dedicated supply chain leader within the Montreal facility, you will own the full scope of supply chain activities, including procurement, supplier management, demand and materials planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics. As the business grows, you will define the future organization, develop processes and systems, and recruit and lead a supply chain team. The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on. You will work directly with suppliers, carriers, engineering, finance, production, and the supply chain team in California to ensure the reliable and cost-effective flow of materials and products. Key Responsibilities Work with the supply chain team in California to align and implement a cohesive supply chain strategy, structure, policies, processes, and performance measures. Evaluate current practices and identify opportunities to improve service, cost, quality, inventory, and delivery performance. Create standard operating procedures for purchasing, planning, inventory, receiving, warehousing, shipping, and supplier management. Implement tools, systems, reporting, and controls to improve supply chain visibility and decision-making. Manage purchasing, inventory, planning, warehousing, logistics, supplier activities, and supplier audits. Develop supplier relationships and conduct supplier evaluations to build a resilient, redundant sourcing strategy. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing regularly to support R&D and prototyping activities Establish priorities, build structure, and take ownership of a broad operational mandate. Work independently while balancing strategic planning with day-to-day execution. Collaborate effectively with suppliers, carriers, internal teams, and leadership. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field. At least 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management, logistics, operations, or a related area. Fluency in English and French, spoken and written, to communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, customers, and partners in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. Legally authorized to work in Canada. Being a US Person is an asset. Experience managing multiple supply chain activities, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment. Familiarity with ERP systems, PLM/PDM, and configuration management. Experience with QMS and ideally also MES. Experience developing or improving supply chain processes, systems, reporting, and controls. Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, planning, warehousing, logistics, and supplier management. Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work strategically and hands-on in a growing environment. Comfortable working independently, managing ambiguity, and establishing priorities. -…

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