Full-Time

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Updated on 9/10/2026

Blue Robotics

Blue Robotics

11-50 employees

Designs and sells affordable marine robotics

Compensation Overview

$125k - $160k/yr

+ 401(k) 4% match

Torrance, CA, USA

Hybrid

Four days per week onsite and one day remote in Torrance.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Forecasting
Injection Molding

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing operations, or related fields within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience sourcing and managing suppliers for machined components and injection molded components.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
  • Demonstrated experience leading supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, procurement activities, or cross-functional projects.
  • Experience with contract manufacturers and outsourced production environments.
  • Proficiency using enterprise resource planning systems in a manufacturing environment, preferably Odoo.
  • Experience with import logistics.
Responsibilities
  • Develop sourcing strategies and identify, evaluate, and recommend suppliers based on quality, cost, lead time, capacity, and supply chain risk.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the Buyer and Supply Chain Systems Manager.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, delivery performance, and responsiveness.
  • Manage outsourced manufacturing partners, including PCB assembly, machining, subassemblies, kitting, and other contract manufacturing services.
  • Ensure subcontracted materials, work-in-process inventory, and externally held inventory are controlled and properly tracked.
  • Partner with Quality and suppliers to address supplier performance issues, corrective actions, and delivery concerns.
  • Establish and maintain purchasing policies, approval workflows, and controls that support efficient procurement operations.
  • Develop forecasting processes that support inventory availability while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Develop inventory strategies that support production requirements and business objectives.
  • Establish and report key supply chain metrics to support business decision-making.
  • Develop sourcing strategies that balance quality, cost, lead time, and risk.
  • Support make-versus-buy evaluations and supplier transition projects.
  • Own inbound logistics operations, including ocean freight, air freight, freight forwarder management, and import planning.
  • Oversee duty drawback programs and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Develop business continuity and supply disruption mitigation plans.
  • Work closely with Finance to ensure purchasing, inventory, and supplier transactions are accurately recorded and managed.
  • Travel internationally to suppliers and manufacturing partners occasionally.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience sourcing and managing suppliers for PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, cable assemblies, electronics, or electromechanical products.
  • Experience working with international suppliers, particularly suppliers located in China and Asia.
  • Mandarin language proficiency.

Blue Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells affordable, modular components for marine robotics, including the BlueROV2, T-series and T500 thrusters, enclosures, Ping360 sonar, cameras, and the BlueBoat USV, mainly through an e-commerce platform and distributors. Customers can buy parts or kits to assemble underwater or surface vehicles, and open-source software like ArduSub and ArduRover runs on BlueOS to control the vehicles. It differentiates itself with affordable, durable hardware, a broad modular product line, and an active open-source, community-driven ecosystem plus education programs. Its goal is to democratize marine robotics by enabling learning, experimentation, and real-world data collection across education, industry, and research.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Torrance, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AltaSea's 2026 waterfront buildout gives direct saltwater access for faster product iteration.
  • Blue Robotics' 2026 event calendar signals active customer demand and community engagement worldwide.
  • BlueROV2 pricing at $4,900 keeps the flagship competitive for labs, schools, and inspectors.

What critics are saying

  • A 49,000-square-foot move to AltaSea strains execution through 2026 renovations and production transition.
  • Kraken Robotics, Advanced Navigation, and Chasing Innovation pressure margins with higher-end alternatives.
  • Open-source commoditization and cheaper Asian competitors can erase Blue Robotics' component moat.

What makes Blue Robotics unique

  • Blue Robotics pairs open-source BlueOS with modular hardware across ROVs, USVs, and components.
  • Its BlueROV2 and BlueBoat platforms target researchers, educators, and professionals at accessible price points.
  • The 2025 AltaSea lease deepens its oceanfront testing and production advantage in San Pedro.

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Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

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Relocation Assistance

Parental Leave

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Company News

AIJourn
Nov 24th, 2025
Major Lease at AltaSea: Blue Robotics Signs 49,000 Square Foot Lease to Relocate Headquarters and Marine Robotics Production to LA Oceanfront Campus

Major lease at AltaSea: Blue Robotics signs 49,000 square foot lease to relocate headquarters and marine robotics production to LA oceanfront campus. LOS ANGELES - (BUSINESS WIRE) - AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the world's leading blue economy research and development hub, announced on Saturday a major long-term lease with Blue Robotics, a global leader in low-cost, high-performance underwater robotics. The 10-year, 49,000 square foot lease brings Blue Robotics headquarters and production facility to AltaSea's 35-acre campus, joining a dynamic community of innovative ocean technology companies. The company will begin renovations on the new space in early 2026 with an anticipated grand opening near the end of the year. "We are thrilled to welcome our longtime partner Blue Robotics to the AltaSea campus in a significantly expanded capacity," said AltaSea President & CEO Terry Tamminen. "The move to AltaSea provides Blue Robotics with direct access to the ocean for testing and development of advanced marine robotics systems, as well as opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic community of innovative ocean technology companies at AltaSea." Founded in 2014 by Rustom Jehangir, Blue Robotics has redefined what is possible in marine exploration through affordable marine robotic components and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs). The company has a broad international customer base of researchers, scientists, educators, students, and ocean industry professionals and enthusiasts. Blue Robotics, currently headquartered in Torrance, has been a longtime partner with AltaSea. With their new headquarters at AltaSea, Blue Robotics will have the ability to deepen its ties to the region's maritime workforce and innovation ecosystem. "We are absolutely stoked to bring our operations to AltaSea's campus. Being a part of the vibrant community they have built will be a game-changer for us," said Rustom Jehangir, Founder and CEO of Blue Robotics. "Having access to the ocean right outside our door to test our next generation of marine robotics systems will accelerate our development process and enhance our ability to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible in ocean exploration." The new 49,000 square foot space will house Blue Robotics' full range of operations, from research and development to assembly and production of its advanced marine robotics product line. The long-term lease provides Blue Robotics with a location that offers unparalleled access to the ocean for testing, demonstration, development, education, and public outreach, as well as close proximity to AltaSea's network of partners and collaborators. "A nearly fifty-thousand-square-foot lease is significant anywhere and at any time. It is especially welcome news at AltaSea because it clearly demonstrates the strong future for ocean innovation and good jobs in the One-Five," said LA City Councilmember Tim McOsker. "As the former CEO of AltaSea, I am especially proud to celebrate this major milestone for Blue Robotics and for AltaSea." The Blue Robotics agreement marks one of the largest single leases in AltaSea's history and demonstrates the growing demand for waterfront R&D and assembly space in the emerging blue economy. With Blue Robotics onboard, AltaSea's Center for Innovation is now approximately 85% leased. AltaSea's expansive campus at the Port of Los Angeles continues to attract pioneering companies. It has become a global hub for ocean-focused innovation and collaboration with its strategic location and oceanfront access for research and innovation in the emerging blue economy - from renewable energy and aquaculture to marine conservation and ocean exploration. Earlier this month, the Port of Los Angeles's Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement to AltaSea's lease, unlocking critical infrastructure, as well as reimbursements from the Port of Los Angeles, in the continued transformation into the world's leading destination for the blue economy. Additionally, earlier this summer, Eco Wave Power launched the first-ever onshore wave energy station in the US, which was unveiled live on ABC's Good Morning America. Editor's Note: Renderings and 3-D models of Blue Robotics' new headquarters can be found here. About AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, located on 35 acres at North America's leading seaport by both container volume and cargo value, is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging blue economy through business innovation and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just, and equitable world. For more information on AltaSea, please visit: https://altasea.org. About Blue Robotics Blue Robotics builds affordable, high-performance underwater robots and components that help everyone, from marine researchers to backyard explorers, dive deeper into the ocean world. With products like the popular BlueROV2 and BlueBoat systems and a growing lineup of innovative thrusters, sensors, and other components, the company is making subsea exploration more accessible than ever. Trusted by thousands of users around the world, Blue Robotics is sparking curiosity, enabling discovery, and proving that ocean exploration should be for everyone - not just the few. For more information on Blue Robotics, please visit: https://bluerobotics.com

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Mar 13th, 2023
New Products: Lithium-ion Mega Battery, T500 Propeller Sets, and Xbox Controller!

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