Materials Manager

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond! Materials Manager – Overview Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing Operations , the Materials Manager will lead all material execution activities supporting manufacturing operations, including inventory management, material handling, kitting, shipping/receiving, warehouse operations, and logistics. The role is accountable for ensuring inventory accuracy, timely material availability, and efficient material flow throughout the manufacturing process. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead, develop, and coach supervisors and material operations teams across inventory control, material handling, warehousing, kitting, shipping/receiving, and logistics. Build cross‑functional capabilities and drive a culture of ownership, teamwork, urgency, and continuous improvement. Own enterprise inventory accuracy, cycle count programs, reconciliation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions, leveraging D365. Ensure strong financial controls by partnering with Finance on inventory valuation, reporting, month‑end close, adjustments, audits, and process improvements. Oversee material flow and kitting operations to ensure complete, accurate, and on‑time production support. Manage warehouse layout, storage strategy, FIFO, traceability, and productivity improvements using Lean principles. Lead excess and obsolete inventory governance and partner across functions to reduce E&O risk. Direct inbound/outbound logistics, carrier performance, regulatory compliance, transportation cost optimization, and accurate receiving processes. Establish standardized processes, visual management, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across all material operations. Partner closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Quality; lead cross‑functional reviews on inventory health, shortages, discrepancies, and production readiness. Present performance metrics, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership and drive alignment and action across teams. Required Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred. 7+ years’ progressive experience in materials/warehouse/inventory or manufacturing operations; 3+ years managing exempt and non‑exempt teams. Experience in aerospace, defense, high‑tech, or regulated manufacturing preferred. Strong ERP knowledge (D365 strongly preferred); expertise in cycle counting, inventory controls, and financial inventory reporting. Demonstrated Lean/CI capability and success driving cross‑functional change. Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills. Ability to influence without authority and lead complex cross‑functional discussions. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, financial acumen, and operational decision‑making skills. High proficiency in Excel and MS Office; capable of KPI development and dashboard reporting. Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic manufacturing environment. U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 USD 100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. 401(k) Match. Flexible Time Off (FTO). Education Reimbursement. Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage. The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners. Disclaimers To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr