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Blackwing lists this Supply Chain Systems & Governance, Director opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Valar Atomics
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Team
As part of the Manufacturing organization, Supply Chain secures the materials, equipment, and supplier partnerships required to support manufacturing and business operations. The team builds resilient supply chains while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery performance.
The Role
Own the strategy, architecture,governanceand integrationof Valar's supply chain systems (ERP, MRP,WMS,TMS, ...)to supportNPI,scaleand growthphases.
Define and enforce data governance standards(Item master, BOM, supplier records)ensuring accuracy, compliance, and auditability across the supply chain.
Partner cross-functionallywith Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT to translate business needs into scalable systems and processes.
Build and lead a lean team to design, implement, and continuously improve supply chain tools, controls, and reporting.
Drive change management for new systems and process rollouts, ensuring adoption and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Ownthe roadmap and architecture forallsupply chain systems, ensuring scalability, compliance, and extensibility as Valar grows.
Establish and enforce data governanceframeworks:data accuracy, integrity, and access controls across supply chain data.
Design and implement controls for change management, testing, and system releases to ensure business continuity.
Define and track reporting standards to give leadership real-time visibility into supply chainexecution andperformance.
Lead cross-functional system implementationsfrom requirements through deployment.
Build scalable policies and procedures that balance speed with compliance in a highly regulated industry.
Proactivelyidentifysystems and data risks, and leadmitigationsplans.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree in Supply chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Informationsystemsor related field.
15+ years of experience inSupply chain systems,ERP/MRP implementationand integration.
5 years in People Leadership roles.
Deep, hands-onexpertisewith ERP/MRP systems in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Proventrack recordbuilding and scaling supply chain systems and governance frameworks in highly regulatedenvironment.
Strongtrack recordleading cross-functional system implementation and driving adoption.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical,business,and operations teams.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Nuclear industry experience
Experience leading PLM, ERP, MRP, … implementation and integration
Strong cross-functional leadership
Start-up | Fast growth company experiencea plus.
CPIM, CPSM certificationa plus.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
Comprehensive medical benefits
Unlimited PTO
Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
Generous PPE stipend
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Salary
$225,000—$275,000 USD
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