Albacore builds mass-produced long-range drone submarines for undersea dominance at scale. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Albacore is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to build and own the systems that take our hardware from engineering design through procurement, receiving, inventory, build, and ultimately deployment. We are building the systems and processes needed to support the development and production of complex hardware. You will work closely with engineering and operations to establish effective approaches for sourcing, receiving, inspecting, tracking, storing, and managing materials as our products evolve.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or materials for complex hardware products
- Hands-on experience sourcing machined components, electronics, and electromechanical assemblies
- Experience working directly with engineering teams in prototype, NPI, or hardware development environments
- Strong understanding of BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, and revision-controlled hardware
- Experience running RFQs, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchasing and delivery schedules
- Experience building or significantly improving supply chain, inventory, or material control processes
More about this role
Albacore Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company building highly-capable, mass-producible drone submarines to defend sovereign waters of America and allied nations. We are backed with more than $10 million from Y Combinator and venture capital investors.
Albacore is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to build and own the systems that take our hardware from engineering design through procurement, receiving, inventory, build, and ultimately deployment.
We are building the systems and processes needed to support the development and production of complex hardware. You will work closely with engineering and operations to establish effective approaches for sourcing, receiving, inspecting, tracking, storing, and managing materials as our products evolve.
This is a highly hands-on role. You will run RFQs, place orders, manage suppliers, expedite critical hardware, and solve day-to-day material issues while simultaneously building the processes and infrastructure that will scale with the company. Over time, you will help turn what we learn from our first vehicles into a repeatable supply chain and production system.
- Build and own supply chain processes across sourcing, procurement,...
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