Kenneth Thompson
About Kenneth Thompson
Kenneth Thompson is the Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in material program management and production control across various aerospace and real estate companies.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Kenneth Thompson currently serves as the Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics at BLUE ORIGIN. He has held this position since 2021, working out of Kent, Washington. In this role, Kenneth oversees the supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of materials necessary for BLUE ORIGIN's aerospace projects.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Kenneth Thompson worked at Northrop Grumman. He served as the Manager of Material Program Management from 2020 to 2021 in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Prior to this, he was the Sr. Principal Material Program Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Northridge, CA. Kenneth's responsibilities included managing material programs and ensuring the seamless flow of materials throughout various projects.
Experience at Orbital ATK
Kenneth Thompson's tenure at Orbital ATK encompassed several roles. He was the Material Program Manager for four months in 2018, Sr. Material Planner from 2017 to 2018, and Material Planner II from 2016 to 2017, all based in Northridge, CA. His duties involved planning and coordinating material requirements for diverse projects.
Early Career at Raytheon and SpaceX
Earlier in his career, Kenneth Thompson was part of SpaceX's Material Management Team as an Inventory Control specialist from 2015 to 2016 in Hawthorne, CA. Additionally, he worked at Raytheon as a Production Control Specialist from 2006 to 2015 in Tucson, AZ. These roles equipped Kenneth with valuable experience in inventory management and production control in high-stakes environments.
Educational Background
Kenneth Thompson has a comprehensive academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Grand Canyon University, where he studied from 2019 to 2022. Before that, he completed a Business Management program at Santa Monica College from 2017 to 2019. Kenneth also holds vocational licensing in Real Estate Law and Transaction Management from Hogan School of Real Estate (2006–2007) and an associate degree in Liberal Arts and Computer Sciences from Pima Community College (2002–2004). He completed his high school education at Amphitheater High School, graduating from the Academy of Business & Law in 2002.