# Director, Supply Chain Operations

**Company**: Arc
**Location**: Torrance, CA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $230,000
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

## What we're building

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special , but they're loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they're great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.

Arc is here to change that. We're building 100% electric boats from the ground up , quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We're not just swapping gas for batteries. We're rethinking every detail on the boat , from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model , applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.

Electric boats haven't taken over yet. The tech hasn't been ready. The talent hasn't been focused here. That's our opportunity , and we're moving fast.

## Who we're looking for

We're looking for a Director of Supply Chain who is fired up by our mission and ready to build the function end-to-end at a fast-scaling hardware startup. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll operate as both a strategic leader and a day-to-day operator , personally driving critical supplier decisions, building scalable systems, and developing a high-performing, lean team.

You will be charged with ensuring Arc's supply chain scales reliably as we ramp production across recreational (Sport, Coast) and commercial product lines. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. You'll report to our Head of Operations and work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance as a key member of the Operations leadership team.

## Core responsibilities

Supply Base & Strategy

- Source and qualify suppliers across EV components and marine materials to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets

- Lead supplier negotiations (pricing, terms, agreements) and manage ongoing performance (scorecards, reviews)

- Build a resilient supply base (dual sourcing, lead time reduction, risk mitigation)

- Drive make vs. buy decisions and align supply chain to product roadmaps across the business

Planning, Inventory & Logistics

- Own demand translation into procurement and inventory strategy, balancing lead times, MOQs, and working capital

- Define and maintain inventory levels and warehouse operations (layout, systems, cycle counts)

- Manage inbound logistics, carrier relationships, and freight cost/reliability

Execution, Systems & NPI

- Own supply chain performance (OTD, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, supplier quality) and build the systems to support it

- Ensure data integrity and reporting across ERP/MRP systems

- Lead supply chain readiness for new products (sourcing, prototypes, risk assessment)

Team Leadership

- Build and lead a lean, high-performing team across procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse

- Hire and develop talent with a high bar for ownership and output

- Establish clear structure and operating cadence as the team scales

## Basic qualifications

- 8+ years of supply chain experience spanning procurement, planning, and/or logistics, with at least 4 years in a leadership role

- Experience sourcing and managing suppliers of complex electromechanical components (e.g., motors, power electronics, battery modules, or similar)

- Background in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments , startup or scale-up experience strongly preferred with a track record of building or significantly improving supply chain systems, processes, or teams

## Bonus qualifications

- Experience in the marine, EV, or adjacent high-performance hardware industries

- Familiarity with global inbound logistics and customs/import compliance

- Experience scaling a supply chain function through a production ramp

## Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

- Ownership over both your work and the company's success

- Empathy for colleagues and for customers

- Humility in problem solving and collaboration

- Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly

- Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives

## What we offer

We don't think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc , because when you're supported, you do your best work.

- Salary: $230,000

- Ownership – Equity in Arc

- 99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision

- Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose

- Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family

- 401(k) access – Plan your future

- Semi-annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure

- Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

- Parental leave – Because family comes first

- Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.

## Skills

### Required
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma

### Nice to have
- Electromechanical Components
- Marine Materials
- EV Components
- Global Inbound Logistics
- Customs/Import Compliance
- Supply Chain Scaling
- Production Ramp
- Boating Industry
- High-Performance Hardware