Supply Chain Manager

RRAI’s Supply Chain Managers own the commercial relationship with our key vendors and manufacturing partners. They are responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution. SCMs must communicate effectively with the executive leadership, engineering, and production teams to ensure they meet the the needs of all groups effectively. They manage both R&D and production level supply needs and work in concert quality and engineering to find the best solutions to program needs.

·         Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand timeline and material needs for upcoming R&D projects

·         Work closely with vendors to understand lead times, costs, and identify at risk components for future R&D and production needs.

·         Help manage introduction of new technology and vendor capabilities to engineering

·         Identify supply risks early and plan and execute risk mitigation to minimize the impact to operations

·         Other duties as assigned

Citizenship Requirements:

United States Person - No Clearance Requirements

Office Location: Clarksburg, MD 

Travel Requirements:

•Domestic and international travel may be required up to 20%

Tele-work Opportunities:

•Hybrid acceptable

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and influence stakeholders to achieve assigned goals
• Professional experience with supply chain planning or deep technical understanding of technological systems and manufacturing
• Advanced modeling experience and creating data sets by collating data from multiple sources and teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to senior executives.
• Advanced User of Microsoft Excel 
• Other duties as assigned

• 5 Years of experience in supply chain planning, or product development
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering degrees preferred but not required)
• Master’s degree preferred in business or engineering

• Ability to thrive and work in ambiguous environments
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Driven to execute and complete tasks with minimal oversight

Benefits: 

Robotic Research Autonomous Industries is excited to offer the following benefits:

•Company holidays

•Flexible work schedules

•Paid time off

•Competitive medical, dental & vision plans

•401k contribution plan with up to 4% match 

•Employer paid short-term & long-term disability insurance

•Employer paid life insurance

•Voluntary life insurance

•Relocation reimbursement for qualifying situations

•Tuition reimbursement

•Dog friendly office!

•Discretional annual bonus and profit sharing

•Employee assistance program

Company Overview:

Robotic Research is a fast-growing, global leader in robotics and automated vehicle (AV) solutions. We were founded by pioneers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and have grown to become trusted partners to U.S. military services, municipalities, and commercial businesses. Our AutoDrive® autonomy kit helps tackle some of the AV industry’s toughest challenges, from self-driving in high-density urban environments to automated vehicles for off-road landscapes where there are no lines, signs, or GPS signals to guide you. To do this well, we need great

people like you!

We’re fast-paced and entrepreneurial, with the stability of a company that’s succeeded for 20 years. For us, innovation comes first, supported by the key skills, knowledge, and passion our teams bring to the table.  

PLUS: real advancement opportunities, excellent health and financial benefits, flex time, company outings and events, a CEO who wears jeans every day, and we’re dog-friendly, too! Come help us lead a dynamic revolution in technology with colleagues throughout the U.S., including our main offices in Clarksburg, MD and San Antonio, TX.

Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a thorough background screening and drug test.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement: At Robotic Research, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Robotic Research is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $82,700 - $105,000