Materials Manager

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
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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:
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• 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.

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

• 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

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