Geared toward manufacturing leaders comfortable with ERP systems and cross-functional logistics coordination, based in Long Beach, California.
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Original posting from Relativity Space via Greenhouse
At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team
Supply Chain at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain networks required to manufacture, test, and launch the cutting edge next generation reusable launch vehicle - Terran R. Within the Supply Chain org, the Materials Management team is responsible for the physical and systematic movement of inventory, including all operations related to shipping, receiving, logistics, inventory control, material handling, and production control. As a part of the Materials Management team, you will ultimately be responsible for inventory accuracy and ensuring efficient and timely material movement. In this role, you will become a subject matter expert on the enterprise systems we use (ERP, MES, etc.) and you will interact with a number of cross-functional stakeholders and internal customers spanning various work centers, including but not limited to: Avionics, propulsion, machine shop, tube shop, additive, and structures & integration. To thrive in this position, we seek candidates who possess strong problem-solving skills, can navigate ambiguity with ease, and exhibit a process-oriented mindset. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional candidate to our team.
About the Role
Own inbound and outbound logistics, including dock operations, freight coordination, and intercompany shipments
Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure timely and accurate material flow to the factory
Build and continuously improve work order fulfillment, picking, kitting, and line-side delivery processes
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce transportation costs and improve logistics efficiency
Establish and track logistics KPIs (dock-to-stock time, on-time delivery, transaction accuracy, freight cost)
Lead logistics-focused continuous improvement initiatives including material pull systems and value stream mapping
About You
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
Strong expertise in receiving, material movement, picking, and kitting operations
Hands-on experience using ERP systems for materials transactions
Strong internal customer orientation and cross-functional collaboration skills
Working knowledge of logistics fundamentals
Nice to Haves
APICS Certification (CPIM)
Experience with export regulations and intercompany logistics
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
Experience managing high-volume operations in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with project management tools and structured execution
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range:$120,000—$150,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.