Senior Director, Test & Launch Supply Chain

About the Team: 

The Supply Chain team turns design intent into executable reality, balancing lead time, cost, complexity, and manufacturability to ensure we can build and scale Terran R. On this team, you're not just placing orders; you're actively shaping the solution. With full ownership across raw materials, capital equipment, and services, the role requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. As the company scales, supply chain becomes increasingly central, working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and more to make decisions that work for today but also for tomorrow. This is a team for those who want to operate at the intersection of technical ambition and business execution, driving tangible progress to keep the Terran R program on track.

About the Role:

As Director of Supply Chain, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across strategy, planning, sourcing, and fulfillment. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive supplier partnerships, and design scalable processes that deliver cost, quality, and delivery performance today while preparing the enterprise for tomorrow. This role requires vision, decisiveness, and the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.

• Define and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that balances near-term program execution with long-term scalability, resilience, and competitiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and expand a world-class team of supply chain professionals, creating a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
• Develop senior-level supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure suppliers are aligned with our goals for cost, quality, flexibility, and delivery.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program Management to integrate supply chain solutions into product design, program schedules, and production ramps.
• Serve as a visible and trusted leader across the company, providing structured communication to executives and ensuring alignment on supply chain priorities, risks, and trade-offs.
• Establish and oversee performance metrics (KPIs) to measure supply chain health, and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead transformation initiatives in systems, tools, and processes (ERP, PLM, S&OP/IBP) to increase efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Drive proactive risk management strategies to ensure supply continuity and resilience, including mitigation of geopolitical, technical, and supplier-related risks.
• Champion sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring the supply chain supports both current program requirements and future business growth.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in complex manufacturing industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, or frontier technology preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional supply chain or operations teams.
• Proven track record of developing and executing end-to-end supply chain strategies, from new product introduction through high-volume production.
• Strong negotiation expertise, with demonstrated success in securing favorable commercial, technical, and delivery outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain systems and processes (ERP, PLM, SCM, S&OP/IBP).
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience leading global supply chain transformation initiatives, including sustainability and resiliency programs.
• Familiarity with government contracting, ITAR/export controls, or active/eligible U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with frontier technologies or aerospace development programs.