Senior Supply Chain Manager

About This Role

This is the first supply chain hire at Panthalassa, responsible for building the make-vs-buy and partner evaluation capabilities for a rapidly scaling hardware program. This role focuses on strategic supply chain enablement, fostering a high-performing supplier network, and ensuring manufacturing continuity.

Responsibilities

• Own the make-versus-buy evaluation and decision process for manufactured assemblies and components
• Build and steward relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and contractor partners for manufacturing activities in the Pacific Northwest
• Create and maintain a supply chain scaling roadmap that stays aligned with manufacturing ramp plans
• Develop business continuity plans for critical materials and components
• Evaluate, qualify, and audit suppliers/contract partners, including capability assessments and onsite visits
• Serve as the DRI for structured supply chain decisions-making (DACI/BVOA), ensuring clarity, documentation and fast alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations

Requirements

• 8+ years working in supply chain organizations for manufactured products
• 3+ years developing roadmaps and driving strategic planning
• Demonstrated experience evaluating suppliers, vendors, and contract partners
• Experience sourcing raw materials, components, and assemblies for manufactured products
• Experience with relevant data systems
• Familiar with DACI’s, BVOA’s, and other structured decision making tools

Qualifications

• 8+ years working in supply chain organizations for manufactured products, 3+ years developing roadmaps and driving strategic planning.

Nice to Have

• Balance of experience with outsourcing and insourcing
• Familiar with global market trends, import/export regulations, and trade risks
• Experience leading a supply chain organization
• Strong commercial instincts: negotiating scopes, terms, and relationship agreements without lighting anything on fire

Benefits