The Senior Staff Supplier Development Engineer will optimize supply chain operations for a new facility in India, develop procurement strategies, onboard suppliers, and ensure material flow.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X, YouTubeand Instagram.
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to help establish and optimize the supply chain operations for our new facility in India. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, onboarding local suppliers, and ensuring a smooth flow of materials to support production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in supply chain management, international sourcing, and ERP/MRP systems.
*This position requires 50% travel to India, all applicants must be amenable to this requirement*
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Develop and implement supply chain processes to support the India facility, ensuring alignment with global operations.
- Identify, qualify, and onboard local suppliers to improve lead times and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with production and planning teams to ensure material availability and minimize disruptions.
- Establish KPIs to monitor supplier performance, logistics efficiency, and inventory levels.
- Train and mentor the local supply chain team to build long-term operational capabilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, inventory, and supplier management.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of supplier development.
- Ability to work across time zones and collaborate with global teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience setting up supply chain functions in new manufacturing facilities, particularly in India.
- Knowledge of aerospace, automotive, or other high-complexity manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with lean supply chain principles and cost-reduction strategies.
- Understanding of import/export regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong data analysis skills to drive decision-making and process improvements.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Shield AI Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451
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