Supply Chain Manager
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Empiric in Piemonte
Head of Supply Chain – Satellite & Space Industry
Contract: Freelance / B2B | Initial 12 months
Start Date: ASAP – October 2026
Working Model: Hybrid
Are you an experienced Supply Chain leader looking to play a key role in the rapidly evolving space industry?
We’re working with an innovative organisation at the forefront of satellite technology, seeking a Head of Supply Chain to take ownership of the entire supply chain lifecycle supporting the development and manufacturing of advanced satellite systems.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of complex engineering and production operations, ensuring that everything from raw materials and critical components to fully integrated satellite subsystems moves seamlessly through the manufacturing process.
The Role
As Head of Supply Chain, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and optimising the end-to-end flow of materials, components and finished products.
Working closely with engineering, production and quality teams, you’ll ensure materials are available, inspected,
stored and delivered efficiently to support demanding satellite manufacturing programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the full supply chain lifecycle, from supplier coordination and incoming materials through to final product delivery.
- Oversee the movement of raw materials, components and complete units across internal inventory and external suppliers.
- Coordinate material inspections, quality checks and compliance with manufacturing requirements.
- Manage warehousing, inventory control, logistics operations and the storage and delivery of finished goods.
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to support the integration of complex components and satellite subsystems.
- Support production planning activities, ensuring critical materials are available to meet manufacturing timelines.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, material traceability and overall supply chain performance.
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