Sourcing and Logistics Lead

About Us:

At Quartermaster AI, we believe the ocean should be a safe and sustainably managed resource for all. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and robotics, we unlock capabilities that were only recently impossible. Our distributed open-ocean systems enable every vessel to sense, compute, and communicate, enhancing maritime domain awareness for those who need it most.

Job Description:

Quartermaster AI is seeking a highly organized, hands-on, and proactive Sourcing and Logistics Lead to own and continuously improve our sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations. This role is critical to ensuring material availability, supplier reliability, and uninterrupted supply as we scale from prototype builds to production and field deployment.

In this role, you will lead procurement across a diverse supplier base and contract manufacturers while maintaining accurate inventory visibility across prototypes, production units, spares, and deployed systems. You will coordinate inbound and outbound logistics—including international shipments—and build the operational backbone that enables rapid iteration and reliable manufacturing.

This is a high-ownership role in a fast-moving startup environment, requiring strong execution, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to build scalable processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement of components, subassemblies, and materials across multiple vendors and contract manufacturers.

• Create, manage, and track purchase orders; ensure on-time delivery and alignment with production schedules.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and demand forecasts across prototypes, production units, spares, and fielded systems.

• Coordinate domestic and international logistics, including freight forwarders, customs documentation, and warehousing.

• Develop and continuously improve supply chain processes focused on lead-time reduction, cost control, and supply assurance.

• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery; proactively identify and mitigate supply risks.

• Resolve delivery delays, quality issues, and capacity constraints with urgency and ownership.

• Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to anticipate BOM changes, support design revisions, and manage product transitions.

• Support production ramp activities by ensuring material readiness and supply continuity.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles.

• Experience managing suppliers and contract manufacturers in a hardware or manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting, and purchase order management.

• Hands-on experience coordinating domestic and international shipments.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a startup or early-stage company environment.

• Familiarity with electronics components, mechanical parts, or system-level BOMs.

• Experience supporting production ramp-ups and new product introductions (NPI).

• Knowledge of customs, import/export compliance, or working with freight forwarders.

• Experience building or improving supply chain processes from scratch.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that enhance national and global security.

• Collaborate with top-tier professionals in the defense and intelligence sectors.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

• Flexible work hours and the option for mainly remote work.