Responsibilities

We are looking for a Director of Supply Chain to manage and scale our end-to-end supply chain function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for planning, procurement, inventory management, contract manufacturing, warehouse operations, and supply chain finances and compliance. While driving the supply chain for all suppliers, they will strongly partner with Kodiak’s Partnership team, which owns strategic relationships with key OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. This leader will be accountable for establishing a robust supply chain control environment, ensuring real-time visibility into material status, and enabling accurate tracking of purchases through allocation to specific vehicle builds. You will build the processes, team, and infrastructure needed to take us from producing tens of finished units per year to hundreds and ultimately thousands—while driving continuous cost reduction and operational excellence. This role requires a hands-on leader with demonstrated experience successfully operating in a public company environment, including strong partnership with Accounting and Finance to support compliance, audit readiness, and accurate financial reporting (including CIP accounting). This role also requires a high level of responsiveness and ownership, with the ability to quickly identify, communicate, and resolve supply chain issues.
Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
Own end-to-end supply chain strategy, performance, and risk management across a multi-tiered, outsourced manufacturing model
Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization spanning planning, procurement, inventory management, and manufacturing/contract manufacturer oversight
Develop and execute the roadmap to scale supply chain operations from low-volume to high-volume production
Serve as the primary supply chain interface with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Commercialization teams
Establish and enforce a strong internal control environment across all supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory tracking, and vendor management
Drive accountability, responsiveness, and execution rigor across the supply chain function, setting clear expectations for communication and delivery
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies to improve quality, reduce lead times, and eliminate waste
Planning & Demand Management
Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and demand planning processes to align supply with customer commitments and sales forecasts
Own master production scheduling, inventory targets, and risk mitigation planning

Qualification

Strong background in procurementExperience with S&OP processesStrong financial acumenExperience in autonomous vehiclesMBA or advanced degreeAPICS (CSCP/CPIM)Experience working in a high-growthCalifornia Pay Range

Required

12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior management or director-level role
Proven experience leading a supply chain function within a public company environment, including exposure to audit, controls, and financial reporting requirements
Demonstrated experience scaling manufacturing or supply chain operations from low-volume/prototype to high-volume production in a hardware or electro-mechanical product environment
Demonstrated ability to both build supply chain functions from early-stage/immature processes and optimize established operations
Deep experience managing outsourced/contract manufacturing models with multi-tier supplier networks, including consignment and complex sub-assembly flows
Strong background in procurement, commodity management, and supplier negotiations across both domestic and international supply bases
Strong understanding of supply chain control environments, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and system-based controls
Experience with S&OP processes, demand planning, MRP/ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred), and inventory management best practices
Proven track record of delivering continuous cost reductions and process improvements (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent)
Strong financial acumen; experience owning supply chain P&L and balance sheet elements, BOM cost management, and working capital targets including experience with CIP accounting and cost tracking for labor and overhead
Experience ensuring compliance with procurement policies, inventory accounting standards (GAAP), and trade/import regulations
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Preferred

Experience in autonomous vehicles, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related advanced hardware industries
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (Public Cloud strongly preferred)Familiarity with vehicle OEM, upfit, retrofit, or aftermarket integration processes
MBA or advanced degree
APICS (CSCP/CPIM), ISM (CPSM), or equivalent professional certification
Experience working in a high-growth, venture-backed, or startup-to-scale environment
Experience supporting NPI and design-for-manufacturability initiatives in close partnership with Engineering
The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range

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Director of Supply Chain

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