About this RoleThe 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, inventory management, 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-sitein 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
BenefitsConsider 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 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
- Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Financial & Retirement
- Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
- $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
- Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Workplace Experience & Perks
- Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
- Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
- Complimentary EV charging
Intern Positions:Health & Wellness
- Paid observed holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Financial
- $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
- Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible
- Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible
Workplace Experience & Perks
- Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
- Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
- Complimentary EV charging
