Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a dedicated team of engineers, specialists, and operations professionals, you will play a pivotal role in driving inventory management within Blue Origin’s supply chain organization. We are seeking a Supply Chain ICO Manager with a talent for planning, organizing, and delivering complex projects to optimize Inventory Strategy. You will work closely with product managers, and cross-functional teams, and software engineers (SDEs) to create detailed optimization, improvement and development plans, ensure project alignment with business goals, and bring organizational excellence to the supply chain and inventory team.

We are looking for someone to apply their leadership skills, technical expertise, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Must be able to work 10-hour shifts
• Must be able to work 60-hour work weeks from time to time
• Must be able to support day and night shifts, with appropriate notices
• Must be able to work on Company Holidays and National Holidays with appropriate notices

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead a Safety Program, adhering to company and organization safety standards.  Go above and beyond with safety training, acknowledgement, providing daily safety habits, and leading Safety in Tier 1 daily meetings.
  • Lead daily Tiered meetings with team and leadership.
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that promotes engagement, professional growth, and open communication.
  • Inspire and motivate team members through clear expectations, regular feedback, and recognition of individual and team achievements.
  • Model and reinforce a culture of respect, trust, and problem‑solving to maintain high morale and strong team performance.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor an inventory control operations team, setting clear expectations and performance standards.
  • Maintain daily/weekly targets for ICO scope.
• Inventory Accuracy & Physical Counting
  • Own the site-wide inventory accuracy program, including daily ad hoc counts, full physical inventories, and targeted recounts.  Must maintain roadmap to meet weekly/yearly targets and must be able to improvise to make up for lost time, if there was a shift to schedules.
  • Develop and maintain counting schedules based on risk, usage, and historical variance trends.
  • Investigate count discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure all inventory adjustments are properly documented, approved, and traceable.
  • Must have knowledge in government audits and requirements.
• Location Management & Audits
  • Own the creation, maintenance, and integrity of all inventory locations within the system.
  • Ensure locations are physical, controlled, properly labeled, and aligned with site layout and material flow.
  • Conduct periodic location audits to verify contents, reconcile system records, and eliminate “ghost” or non-physical locations.
  • Use standardize location naming/structuring and enforce location governance.
• Shelf-Life Program Support
  • Administer and oversee the shelf-life management program for all applicable materials.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of expiration dates and timely execution of inspections, re-certifications, and extensions where applicable.
  • Coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, M&P, and end users to proactively manage materials approaching expiration.
  • Develop and report key metrics related to shelf-life performance and material attrition.
• Scrap & Obsolete Inventory Management
  • Support and enforce the scrap and obsolete inventory program, ensuring compliance with internal policies and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate identification, segregation, documentation, and disposition of scrap and obsolete material.
  • Pull and segregate obsolete parts as given in scrap tickets/requests.
  • Maintain clear traceability and audit trails for all scrap and obsolete transactions.
  • Analyze scrap trends and partner with cross-functional teams to reduce avoidable losses.
• Outbound Shipment Quality & Compliance
  • Audit outbound shipments to verify correct part numbers, quantities, documentation, labeling, and packaging.
  • Ensure shipments meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
  • Identify and correct systemic issues related to picking, packing, and shipping processes to prevent shipment errors.
  • Provide feedback and training to operations teams based on audit findings.
• Process Control, Governance & Documentation
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all inventory control operations activities.
  • Ensure compliance with site, customer, and corporate policies, including traceability and documentation requirements.
  • Partner with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to align processes and close any gaps in inventory governance.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing evidence, records, and process documentation.
• Data Integrity, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor key inventory metrics (e.g., accuracy, variance trends, location integrity, scrap/shelf-life losses) and report performance regularly.
  • Use data and analytics to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead or support root cause investigations and corrective action plans related to inventory discrepancies and audit findings.
  • Champion best practices and standardization across the site’s inventory management processes.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer on inventory quality and integrity matters.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to ensure inventory supports production and program objectives.
  • Communicate clearly and proactively on risks, issues, and remediation plans related to inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management; prior leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, location control, and quality-related practices.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems and inventory transactions (cycle counts, adjustments, scrap, transfers).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, customer-focused, and audit-driven environment.
• Forklift certification
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or similar certification
• Six Sigma or Lean certification
• Knowledge of ISO quality management standards

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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