Senior Supply Chain Manager

Here at Firestorm we are looking for a driven and proactive Senior Supply Chain Manager to build and lead end-to-end supply chain operations across our product lines. This is a foundational role that will define the supply chain roadmap for key commodities, establish the processes and systems needed to scale from prototyping to full-rate production, and develop a mature supplier base capable of supporting production operations for our San Diego production facility.

You will thrive in a fast-moving environment and feel equally comfortable setting strategy and executing on near-term deliverables.

You will work cross-functionally with the product, engineering, and business development teams from New Product Introduction (NPI) through production scale-up, driving cost-effective strategic sourcing strategies. A key focus will be building Firestorm’s supply chain footprint and adding capacity and resiliency to our US operations to meet the needs of our customers around the world.

• Define and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies across all commodities to support Firestorm’s product portfolio from prototyping through full-rate production
• Manage the process of identifying, qualifying, and onboarding suppliers across a broad range of commodities to build a mature, resilient supply base
• Manage and scale the full procurement lifecycle - identify opportunities to implement solutions for a compliant, scalable system that support US operations
• Analyze supplier data and market trends to continuously expand and optimize the Approved Supplier List
• Establish supplier performance metrics across quality, cost, and delivery; proactively mitigate supply chain risks and expand supply chain capabilities
• Leverage market research, trends, emerging technologies, and benchmarks to maintain a best-in‑class supply base

• Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, and materials management to ensure on-time delivery and production continuity
• Ensure near‑term procurement and logistics actions to guarantee schedules for engineering and testing milestones
• Develop a logistics strategy to support a robust logistics supply base including domestic carriers, freight forwarders, and solutions for specialty materials
• Create foundational processes and supporting systems across supply chain planning, procurement, supplier onboarding, accounts payable, materials management, and shipping and receiving
• Develop performance metrics and reporting to identify, communicate, and manage critical path items
• Drive efficiency, cost optimization, and quality improvements across all supply chain functions

• Ensure all procurement and supply chain activities comply with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and internal policies
• Coordinate closely with quality teams to ensure compliance with the Firestorm quality program regarding supplier onboarding, documentation requirements, nonconformance resolution, and supply chain procedures
• Lead and manage internal and external audits, including DCAA/DCMA reviews and supplier quality audits
• Develop systems to identify and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, including single‑source dependencies and geopolitical risks

• Engage with responsible engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure supplier feedback on design for manufacturing (DFM) considerations
• Partner with engineering, operations, and product teams to align supply chain strategy with product roadmaps and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
• Collaborate with business development and strategy teams to anticipate demand signals and plan for future revenue growth
• Initiate and negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms in coordination with legal and finance
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes and implement procedural enhancements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supply chain communications across internal strategic stakeholders and external supply chain partners

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or a related field
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the…