About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About this Role

The Materials Manager will primarily support the expansion of inventory and kitting operations to new Varda locations and will also be a secondary backup to the Logistics Manager for inbound and outbound transportation scheduling and coordination. An individual who can thrive in a startup environment, implement process improvements, and support growth into multiple buildings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor material movements and process flow in the shop 
Properly move material to/from receiving and production
Develop scaling plans for material movement with multiple buildings
Manage lifecycle of material from point of receipt
Advise on supply chain material design, focusing on inventory optimization and strategic material movement cost-savings opportunities
Design and manage a program that scales with the growth of the production volume and supply base
Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments
Move material around the factory or to alternate sites
Properly store material in inventory
Prepare kits of materials requested within ERP system
Monitor inventory shelf life and stock levels
Perform inventory counts

Basic Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft office and ERP systems or equivalent software
3-5+ years of experience with logistics, material movement, inventory management, and expediting

Preferred Skills and Experience

Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation Management, or equivalent experience
Experience operating a forklift
Logistics experience across multi-site operations, including outbound and inbound international shipping
HazMat Certification (DOT, IATA, IMDG, Lithium Ion Battery)
Experience in Aerospace or similar fast paced industry
Ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal employees
Demonstrates organizational excellence

Pay Range

Salary range: $92,820-$125,580/per year
This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

Benefits

Consider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and interns.

Regular Full-Time Positions:

Health & Wellness 

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays 
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance 
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses 
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers) 
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic 
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents

Financial & Retirement 

Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up 
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement 
Relocation support for new hires, if needed

Workplace Experience & Perks

Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly 
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging

Intern Positions:

Health & Wellness  

Paid observed holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents

Financial  

$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible
Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible

Workplace Experience & Perks

Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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