Supply Chain Manager

About Us

Chariot Defense is a defense technology company that designs and manufactures a family of power products for the U.S. military and its allies. We believe that credible deterrence of armed conflict and winning if deterrence fails, requires more than just the best drones, sensors, weapons, electronic warfare systems and command & control capabilities. Those critical components will require sustained electric power in austere and resource‑constrained environments.

Moreover, military units must be able to turn off the trucks and generators that generate this power to hide and survive. In other words, power generation must be decoupled from power consumption. Chariot Defense's products enable exactly this capability, allowing U.S. and allied militaries to be more lethal and survivable. We hope you will join us on this mission.

Chariot Defense is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our operations team, reporting to the Head of Operations. In this role, you will source, buy, and oversee the procurement and logistics of the components comprising Chariot Defense's family of advanced power products. As we scale across multiple product lines, we are seeking a high‑throughput operator to be the first member of our supply chain team and help establish end‑to‑end supply chain operations.

This person will be responsible for building and optimizing a global, compliant, and scalable supply chain function—encompassing prototype component sourcing, demand planning, procurement, logistics, and distribution. The role requires pace, accuracy, responsive communications, and the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

• Sourcing & Procurement:
  Use engineering guidance and requirements to find suitable commodities and vendors. Lead commercial negotiations and finalize vendor contracts. Place purchase orders for commodities and raw materials, including a broad range of energy storage and power electronic components via direct and online channels.
• Vendor Relationships:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors through in‑person meetings, video calls, and written communications to secure high‑quality service, competitive pricing, and favorable terms.
• Customs & Logistics:
  Manage import/export requirements to ensure timely delivery of components. Assist in the scheduling of logistics to support operations and customer order fulfillment of finished goods. Secure necessary government permits and ensure regulatory compliance for international shipments.
• Documentation & Inventory:
  Maintain 100% inventory and financial traceability within our ERP. Escalate any concerns with gaps in documentation or inventory concerns as they become apparent.
• Collaboration & Improvement:
  Work with manufacturing and engineering team members to improve process efficiency and propose alternative components to increase supply chain resilience and compliance.

• Extraordinary conscientiousness. You commit to what you're going to do and follow through without fail.
• Resilient and unwavering in a demanding, fast‑paced work setting. Steady and sound decision‑making when presented with imperfect/incomplete information or asked to shift priorities.
• Able to independently assess engineering and manufacturing information as well as sourcing requirements. Act with initiative to meet those requirements. Be solutions‑oriented in presenting options when requirements can't be completely met.
• Transparent, diligent, and highly responsive in your communication, both internally with colleagues and externally with vendors.
• Gratified by helping your peers succeed; seeks to break down information silos by collaborating with others to solve problems, share knowledge, and provide input.

Required

• At least 3 years of professional work experience in supply chain management, sourcing commodities and raw materials for complex electro‑mechanical hardware products.
• Expert‑level understanding of procurement, vendor management, and global logistics. Proven ability to manage import/export regulations and shipping documentation.
• Experience establishing complex supply bases from…