Relativity Space

Manager, Materials Managment

Relativity Space • $120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
  • Strong expertise in receiving, material movement, picking, and kitting operations
  • Hands-on experience using ERP systems for materials transactions
  • Strong internal customer orientation and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Working knowledge of logistics fundamentals

Responsibilities

  • Own inbound and outbound logistics, including dock operations and freight coordination
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain for material flow
  • Build and improve work order fulfillment, picking, kitting, and delivery processes
  • Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs and improve logistics efficiency
  • Establish and track logistics KPIs such as dock-to-stock time and on-time delivery
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on logistics

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Additional perks and benefits as outlined on their website
Full Job Description
About the Team

Supply Chain at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain networks required to manufacture, test, and launch the cutting edge next generation reusable launch vehicle - Terran R. Within the Supply Chain org, the Materials Management team is responsible for the physical and systematic movement of inventory, including all operations related to shipping, receiving, logistics, inventory control, material handling, and production control. As a part of the Materials Management team, you will ultimately be responsible for inventory accuracy and ensuring efficient and timely material movement. In this role, you will become a subject matter expert on the enterprise systems we use (ERP, MES, etc.) and you will interact with a number of cross-functional stakeholders and internal customers spanning various work centers, including but not limited to: Avionics, propulsion, machine shop, tube shop, additive, and structures & integration. To thrive in this position, we seek candidates who possess strong problem-solving skills, can navigate ambiguity with ease, and exhibit a process-oriented mindset. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional candidate to our team.

About the Role
  • Own inbound and outbound logistics, including dock operations, freight coordination, and intercompany shipments
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure timely and accurate material flow to the factory
  • Build and continuously improve work order fulfillment, picking, kitting, and line-side delivery processes
  • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce transportation costs and improve logistics efficiency
  • Establish and track logistics KPIs (dock-to-stock time, on-time delivery, transaction accuracy, freight cost)
  • Lead logistics-focused continuous improvement initiatives including material pull systems and value stream mapping

About You
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
  • Strong expertise in receiving, material movement, picking, and kitting operations
  • Hands-on experience using ERP systems for materials transactions
  • Strong internal customer orientation and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Working knowledge of logistics fundamentals

Nice to Haves
  • APICS Certification (CPIM)
  • Experience with export regulations and intercompany logistics
  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
  • Experience managing high-volume operations in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with project management tools and structured execution


At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$120,000-$150,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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