Lead, Materials Strategy and Analytics

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do: 

The Lead, Materials Strategy and Analytics role is responsible for developing and executing material strategies that support business objectives such as inventory optimization, supply assurance, and risk mitigation specifically in support of eVTOL pre-production and production ramp-up. The position leads supplier development efforts, builds strong relationships with key and sub-tier suppliers, and drives strategic sourcing decisions through close collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, M&P, and Quality. A key focus is enhancing supply chain visibility and operational performance by developing workshop applications in Palantir Foundry or ERP systems and MES systems. This position will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of Supernal by building a resilient, data-driven, and scalable supply base to support long-term growth.   

What you can do:

• Develop and implement material strategies that support business goals including inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and supply assurance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and foster collaboration to improve lead times, capacity, and responsiveness
• Lead efforts to identify, onboard, and integrate new sub-tier suppliers to support expanding production needs and reduce single points of failure
• Provide oversight and integration of sub-tier suppliers as well as monitoring their performance
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, M&P, and Quality to evaluate supplier capabilities, increase collaboration, and drive strategic sourcing decisions
• Develop workshop apps that support supply chain visibility and management in Palantir Foundry
• Partner with Program Management and Production teams to ensure material readiness aligns with build schedules and engineering milestones
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, forecast risks, and proactively develop mitigation strategies to avoid disruptions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing best practices in supplier management, material flow, and system integration
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in technical field such as Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management roles
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing supplier relationships
• Experience with Palantir Foundry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

• Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience preferred

Click HERE or visit: https://jobs.supernal.aero/benefits to view our benefits!

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).