Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous technology company focused on redefining the long-haul trucking industry. Their purpose-built autonomous solution, the Kodiak Driver, integrates seamlessly into any driving platform to provide reliable and efficient mov...

Road & Rail

Industrials

51-250 (210)

Founded 2018

$320M raised

4 open positions

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Director of Supply Chain

1 day, 19 hours ago

United States

Full-time

Lead

Operations Manager

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SAP

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Kodiak Robotics

Road & Rail

51-250

Founded 2018

$320M raised

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Description

Own end-to-end supply chain strategy, performance, and risk management across a multi-tier outsourced manufacturing model.
Build and lead a supply chain organization covering planning, procurement, inventory management, and contract manufacturing oversight.
Develop and execute the roadmap to scale supply chain operations from low-volume production to high-volume manufacturing.
Serve as the primary supply chain interface with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, Commercialization, and Partnerships teams.
Establish and enforce internal controls across procurement, inventory tracking, vendor management, and purchasing workflows.
Lead S&OP, demand planning, master production scheduling, inventory targets, and supply risk mitigation.
Manage supplier strategy, including selection, onboarding, performance management, negotiations, and commodity planning.
Oversee contract manufacturers, component flow, sub-assembly builds, traceability, and final integration at the OEM or upfitter.
Partner with Engineering on NPI, design-for-manufacturability, and prototype-to-production transitions.
Oversee warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, logistics, reverse logistics, and financial reconciliations.
Own supply chain financial performance, including cost reduction, working capital optimization, and audit-ready reporting.
Support customer commitments by providing real-time supply status, lead times, capacity data, and allocation updates.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior management or director-level role.
Proven experience leading supply chain operations in a public company environment with audit, controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience scaling manufacturing or supply chain operations from prototype or low-volume production to high-volume production in hardware or electro-mechanical products.
Ability to build supply chain functions from early-stage or immature processes and also optimize established operations.
Deep experience with outsourced or contract manufacturing models and multi-tier supplier networks, including consignment and sub-assembly flows.
Strong background in procurement, commodity management, supplier negotiations, and domestic and international sourcing.
Strong understanding of supply chain control environments, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and system-based controls.
Experience with S&OP, demand planning, MRP/ERP systems, and inventory management best practices; SAP strongly preferred.
Track record of driving continuous cost reductions and process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.
Strong financial acumen, including ownership of supply chain P&L and balance sheet elements, BOM cost management, working capital, and CIP accounting.
Experience ensuring compliance with procurement policies, GAAP inventory standards, and trade/import regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Experience in autonomous vehicles, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related advanced hardware industries is preferred.
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, with Public Cloud strongly preferred.
Familiarity with vehicle OEM, upfit, retrofit, or aftermarket integration processes is preferred.
MBA or an advanced degree is preferred.
APICS (CSCP/CPIM), ISM (CPSM), or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Experience working in a high-growth, venture-backed, or startup-to-scale environment is preferred.
Experience supporting NPI and design-for-manufacturability initiatives in close partnership with Engineering is preferred.

Benefits

Base salary range of $190,000 to $245,000 USD for the SF/Silicon Valley location.
Total compensation includes base pay, equity, bonus, and a competitive benefits package.
Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.
Opportunity to work in a safe and collaborative environment focused on equal opportunity employment.
Potential consideration for alternative positions if residency, U.S. person status, citizenship status, or export-control restrictions affect eligibility.

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