Materials Manager at Harmattan AI (Orly, France)Materials 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.

As the Materials Manager, you will design and execute a strategic roadmap to optimize our warehouse operations. You will be responsible for establishing standard performance metrics, driving continuous improvement, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities all while maintaining a high level of quality. The ideal candidate is an autonomous leader with deep supply chain expertise, has developed and implemented SOPs, implemented or improved ERP/WMS, and a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap to optimize and streamline our warehouse and inventory operations.
• Implement End-to-End material management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking. This includes the development & improvement of critical metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials.
• Develop and implement robust SOPs to drive operational efficiency, consistency, and continuous process improvement.
• Utilize and oversee the implementation, integration, or optimization of ERP and WMS software platforms to enhance material-related processes.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities across the supply chain while maintaining a high level of quality and safety.
• Manage and safeguard high-tech inventory to ensure maximum accuracy, mitigate stockouts, and maintain optimized stock levels.
• Lead and develop a high-performing logistics and warehouse team through recruitment, mentorship, and a culture of excellence.

Candidate Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates or operators

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals
• Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments
• Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations
• Experience being hands-on and boots on the ground in the warehouse with proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, and ability to adapt to constantly changing warehouse environments
• Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran warehouse staff
• Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments
• Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations
• Experience supporting process development and implementing new processes
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications) and ability to present data
• Reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills in French and English
• Experience in ramping low volume operations to high rate
• Forklift certification

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