Supply Chain Manager

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is responsible for the design, execution, and continuous development of Harmattan AI’s global supply chain, covering:

• Components and Systems
• Infrastructure and Facilities
• Logistics

Reporting to the Head of Production and SCM, the role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to enable scalable production, compliance, and long-term supply resilience.

The position operates in a fast-paced defense environment, with exposure to ITAR, NDAA, export controls, supply dependencies, and a mandate to support US market access through local sourcing strategies.

• Build and scale Harmattan AI’s global supply chain to support rapid growth across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
• Develop resilient sourcing strategies for critical components and systems, reducing dependency on single sources and supply chains.
• Own supplier strategy for electronics, avionics, batteries, mechanical subsystems, and other strategic materials.
• Enable access to the US defense market through compliant, localized sourcing and supply-chain design.
• Lead supplier qualification, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee logistics, customs, and export-controlled material flows.
• Support factory expansion, automation, and industrialization programs.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Manufacturing on design-for-supply and make-or-buy decisions.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers and industrial partners.

• Senior experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally in defense, aerospace, or advanced electronics.
• Team management experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage regulated, international supply chains.
• Strong understanding of ITAR, NDAA, export controls, and supply ecosystems.
• Experience with complex technical systems (electronics, batteries, avionics).
• International exposure across Europe and/or the US.
• Comfortable operating in high-growth, high-change environments.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.