Sourcing and Logistics Lead
Quartermaster
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement of components, subassemblies, and materials across multiple vendors and contract manufacturers.
- Create, manage, and track purchase orders; ensure on-time delivery and alignment with production schedules.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and demand forecasts across prototypes, production units, spares, and fielded systems.
- Coordinate domestic and international logistics, including freight forwarders, customs documentation, and warehousing.
- Develop and continuously improve supply chain processes focused on lead-time reduction, cost control, and supply assurance.
- Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery; proactively identify and mitigate supply risks.
- Resolve delivery delays, quality issues, and capacity constraints with urgency and ownership.
- Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to anticipate BOM changes, support design revisions, and manage product transitions.
- Support production ramp activities by ensuring material readiness and supply continuity.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles.
- Experience managing suppliers and contract manufacturers in a hardware or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting, and purchase order management.
- Hands-on experience coordinating domestic and international shipments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities
- Flexible work hours and the option for mainly remote work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingprocurementinventory managementdemand forecastingpurchase order managementlogistics coordinationsupply chain processessupplier performance monitoringcost controlsupply assurance
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsproactive mindsetownershipability to manage multiple prioritiesproblem-solvingurgencycollaborationadaptabilityattention to detail