Blue Origin

Sr. Director - NA Fulfillment

Blue Origin$218K — $306K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of logistics and fulfillment processes
  • 7+ years experience managing cross-functional teams
  • 7+ years of program or project management experience
  • 7+ years in stakeholder communication with senior leadership
  • Experience with multi-site logistics strategies and 3PL solutions
  • Proven track record in process automation and standardization
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversee logistics, order fulfillment, and reverse logistics for aerospace hardware
  • Design and implement effective warehouse and fulfillment processes
  • Leverage expertise to scale operations for complex aerospace vehicles
  • Build partnerships across various operational and technical teams
  • Create vision and execution plans for long-term scalability
  • Develop leadership within the team to empower decision-making
  • Manage inventory processes and ensure accurate tracking and controls
  • Collaborate with third-party providers and cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program for employee development
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Generous paid time off policy, including up to four weeks per year
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on individual contributions and performance
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities:
  • This team is responsible for fulfillment, order flow, outbound and reverse logistics for aerospace hardware
  • This leader will design and implement best-in-class processes for all aspects of warehouse, logistics, and fulfillment
  • They must be an expert in inbound and outbound fulfillment, warehousing, reverse logistics processes, and asset & inventory management with a multi-site perspective
  • They'll leverage their operations expertise to scale from initial product introduction to full-rate production for large-scale, complex aerospace vehicles
  • They will need to create strong partnerships across operations, program, supply chain, and technical teams
  • Responsible for the Fulfillment team's vision and execution plans for long-term scaling, this leader will have the opportunity to make big decisions and innovate to improve the customer experience
  • They will also be active participate in the day-to-day tactical operations
  • The ability to operate at all levels to identify root causes and corrective actions and improve performance as we scale
  • This role interacts with third-party providers for warehousing and transportation
  • Partner with up- and down-stream teams to address pain points
  • Develop a team of leaders and empower them to make decisions independently
  • Serve as an escalation point when operational issues arise
  • Oversee inventory management including inbound product tracking, facility space constraints, supplier returns, shipping and receiving capabilities, etc
  • Maintain correct counts/controls of finished goods inventory
  • Support all departments with the knowledge and ability to perform all functions of their position by providing additional training, support, and resources as needed
  • Facilitate the integration and continuation of cross-training programs throughout the departments to promote team cohesion, efficiency, and continued employee growth
  • Work closely with Enterprise Technology to identify and implement state-of-the-art technologies and manage their implementation across all sites.


Qualifications:
  • This leader needs a deep understanding of logistics, warehouse, and fulfillment processes and must be willing to build and implement processes and measurements to measure performance and drive continuous improvement
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment involving ambiguity and high rates of change
  • 7+ years of working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
  • 7+ years of program or project management experience
  • 7+ years of managing, analyzing, and communicating results to senior leadership
  • Experience creating and executing multi-site logistics and warehouse strategies, including the use of 3PL solutions
  • Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
  • Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $218,590.00 - $306,025.65

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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