Inventory Analyst at Dengo Chocolates planning and executing inventory management processes. Focused on ensuring stock accuracy through systematic counting and auditing procedures.
About the role
- Manager of Global Supply Chain leading procurement and supplier management for all-electric RV programs. Driving sourcing decisions and team development within fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Procurement Specialists and supply chain contributors; set clear goals and expectations, deliver regular feedback, and build a high-performing, accountable team culture
- Own commodity strategy and sourcing decisions across assigned categories, including custom-engineered and long-lead components; lead supplier selection, RFQs, and competitive bidding processes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a global supplier base; lead business reviews, drive performance accountability on quality, delivery, and cost, and manage escalations to resolution
- Lead negotiation of piece price agreements, tooling contracts, general terms and conditions, NDAs, and other commercial agreements; ensure Lightship’s commercial interests are protected
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Finance to support new product introduction, design changes, cost targets, and phase gate milestones; serve as the supply chain voice in cross-functional program reviews
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities; track and report supply chain spend against budget; own savings targets and present results to VP and executive leadership
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks — single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, supplier financial health, tariff and trade impacts, and capacity constraints
- Oversee inbound freight and carrier relationships; ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules; drive continuous improvement in freight cost and transit performance
- Build and enforce procurement process discipline across the team; ensure accurate and timely PO management, vendor master data, and inventory records in NetSuite ERP; drive adoption of tools and workflows that scale
- Conduct regular supplier and partner site visits to assess capability, audit performance, and strengthen relationships; travel up to 25%
Requirements
- 7+ years of supply chain or procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a people management role leading a team of 2 or more direct reports
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement of custom-engineered or manufactured components in a production environment — not purely commodity or indirect purchasing
- Proven track record of leading end-to-end supplier negotiations, including piece price, tooling, and commercial terms
- Working knowledge of ERP systems — specifically managing purchase orders, receipts, vendor records, and inventory in a manufacturing context
- Experience partnering directly with Engineering through product development and design change cycles, including BOM management and NPI activities
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence cross-functionally, present to senior leadership, and represent supply chain in executive-level discussions
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, resource-constrained startup environment where process must be built and not just followed.
Benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
- 8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip
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