Electra

Develops hybrid-electric eSTOL regional aircraft

Principal Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain ManagementPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeSpringfield, OH, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in supply chain analysis, procurement, or logistics, preferably within aerospace or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience developing performance metrics and cost-to-serve models.
Experience with production planning, inventory control, and vendor selection and retention.
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) procurement requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise resource planning or supply chain planning tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present analysis to cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. person, defined here as a citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supply chain strategies and networks supporting programs, new business opportunities, and proposals.
Use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes.
Assemble data, analyze performance, identify problems, and develop recommendations supporting program planning and operations.
Monitor key performance indicators and analyze cost-to-serve performance data.
Coordinate cross-functional work teams to increase the effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
Analyze production planning, material procurement, inventory control, rate setting, outsourcing, vendor selection and retention, expediting, and distribution.
Monitor contract compliance for logistics service providers and other suppliers.
Develop analytical reports and analyses to support negotiations with suppliers of goods and services.
Report on operational performance measurements and purchase price variance analysis.
Support negotiations with third-party providers as needed.
Coordinate with other departments, distributors, transporters, storage facilities, and suppliers.
Negotiate legal agreements.
Conduct medium- to high-complexity sourcing processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

APICS certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
Experience with Unanet or other aerospace enterprise resource planning systems.
AS9100D or ISO 9001 audit experience.
Experience negotiating with third-party logistics providers.
Experience in a startup or fast-growing aerospace or manufacturing environment.
Experience in the aerospace market.

About Electra

Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you've been one of them. At Electra, we're changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We're backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we're moving toward first test flights in 2027.

Getting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another.

Sound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.

The Role

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a Principal Supply Chain Specialist to develop and implement supply chain strategies and networks in support of programs, new business opportunities, and proposals. This role uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes - assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support program planning and operations.

What You'll Do

Develop and implement supply chain strategies and networks in support of programs, new business opportunities, and proposals
Use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes
Assemble data, analyze performance, identify problems, and develop recommendations that support program planning and operations
Monitor key performance indicators and analyze cost-to-serve performance data
Coordinate cross-functional work teams to increase the effectiveness of supply chain initiatives
Analyze production planning, material procurement, inventory control, rate setting, outsourcing, vendor selection and retention, expediting, and distribution
Monitor contract compliance for logistics service providers and other suppliers
Develop analytical reports and analyses to support negotiations with suppliers of goods and services
Report on operational performance measurements and purchase price variance (PPV) analysis
Support negotiations with third-party providers as needed
Coordinate with other departments, as well as with distributors, transporters, storage facilities, and suppliers
Legal agreement negotiations
Conduct medium to high complexity sourcing processes
Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in supply chain analysis, procurement, or logistics, preferably within aerospace or another regulated manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience developing performance metrics and cost-to-serve models
Experience with production planning, inventory control, and vendor selection/retention
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS procurement requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/supply chain planning tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis to cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required

Bonus Points

APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP).
Experience with Unanet or other aerospace ERP systems
AS9100D/ISO9001 audit experience
Experience negotiating with third-party logistics providers
Experience in a startup or fast-growing aerospace/manufacturing environment
Experience in the Aerospace market

This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation Range

$120,000—$140,000 USD

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
Paid winter break
401(k) with immediate vesting
Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
Free on-site parking

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.

Compensation Range 120000 - 140000 USD

About the Company

Electra

Develops hybrid-electric eSTOL regional aircraft

Electra.aero develops hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft to enable regional air travel between 50 and 500 miles. The aircraft use a blown-lift method to take off and land from spaces smaller than a soccer field, combining helicopter-like flexibility with fixed-wing efficiency and quiet electric propulsors. It plans to sell or lease these aircraft to airlines and service providers, enabling access to small regional airports and non-traditional landing sites while reducing runway needs. Its goal is to decarbonize aviation and make sustainable, affordable regional travel practical for thousands of underserved communities.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $121.2M
Headquarters: Manassas, VA
Founded: 2019

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