Shield AI
DEMO - Supply Chain Program Manager
San Diego, CA, US · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, or program management experience; ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
About the job
Oversees end-to-end supply chain execution for defense technology programs, coordinating sourcing, suppliers, production readiness, compliance, and delivery.
What you'll do
- Plan and optimize supply chain activities, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to support material readiness and transitions from prototype to production.
- Track supply chain metrics, manage risks, and communicate program status while maintaining regulatory and export-control compliance.
What they ask for
- Proven supplier-performance management in complex, highly regulated environments.
- Expertise in sourcing, contract negotiation, production planning, and logistics.
- Strong understanding of export-control, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to defense technology.
- Demonstrated cross-functional relationship-building, stakeholder influence, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting advanced engineering, hardware, or defense technology programs.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier portals, or supply chain analytics platforms.
Tools
ERP systems, supplier portals, supply chain analytics platforms, ITAR/EAR
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