Manager Supply ChainHarmattan AI

About Us

At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

The Manager Supply Chain (SCM) is responsible for the design, execution, and continuous development of Harmattan AI’s global supply chain, covering:

• Components and Systems

• Infrastructure and Facilities

• Logistics

Reporting to the Head of Production, the role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to enable scalable production, compliance, and long-term supply resilience.

The position operates in a fast-paced defense environment, with exposure to ITAR, NDAA, export controls, supply dependencies, and a mandate to support US market access through local sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale Harmattan AI’s global supply chain to support rapid growth across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.

• Develop resilient sourcing strategies for critical components and systems, reducing dependency on single sources and supply chains.

• Own supplier strategy for electronics, avionics, batteries, mechanical subsystems, and other strategic materials.

• Enable access to the US defense market through compliant, localised sourcing and supply-chain design.

• Lead supplier qualification, performance management, and risk mitigation.

• Oversee logistics, customs, and export-controlled material flows.

• Support factory expansion, automation, and industrialisation programmes.

• Partner closely with Engineering and Manufacturing on design-for-supply and make-or-buy decisions.

• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers and industrial partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Senior experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally in defence, aerospace, or advanced electronics.

• Proven ability to manage regulated, international supply chains.

• Strong understanding of ITAR, NDAA, export controls, and supply ecosystems.

• Experience with complex technical systems (electronics, batteries, avionics).

• International exposure across Europe and/or the US.

• Comfortable operating in high-growth, high-change environments.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.