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Materials Management Lead

K2 Space

K2 Space

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 7, 2024

The Role

You will build out and supervise our materials management organization which is responsible for all activities from the point that hardware is deemed acceptable from initial inspection to the moment hardware is handed off to the production organization. You will build out our inventory, receiving, and shipping infrastructure. You will also build processes for kitting and containment to allow us to scale our ambitious production rates. Finally, you will develop our network of logistics suppliers to help us move parts and satellites around the country to different launch sites.

Responsibilities

Shipping and Receiving

  • Implement and Manage Receiving and Receiving Inspection Processes

  • Manage external logistics suppliers and large deliveries to our facilities

  • Manage digital records of all documentation for shipped hardware including Certificates of Conformance, First Article Inspection Reports, and Material Certs

Inventory

  • Build out and maintain an accurate physical and systematic inventory system for structures, propulsion, solar array, and electronic components that meet all part storage requirements

  • Implement processes for kitting components to build work orders in a timely manner

  • Complete quarterly cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory

Operations

  • Implement and improve operations with a goal of zero OSHA recordables annually

  • Procure and manage a fleet of logistics vehicles, ensuring necessary preventative maintenance, upkeep, and enhancements are made

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Materials Management experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business disciplines or equivalent to 5+ years of Materials Management industry experience

  • 1+ year of Receiving/Quality Inspection experience

  • Forklift certified or able to get a forklift certification

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice to Have

  • 3+ years of leadership experience in Shipping, Receiving, or Inventory

  • Experience with International Shipping

  • Deep experience with inventory audits

  • Proven ability to work in a highly adaptive environment, preferably in a fast paced startup production environment

  • Hazmat certified

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 + equity in the company

  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

  • Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

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The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.