Production Planner, Nightshift

Hayward, California, United States - Full-time About the Role We are seeking a motivated professional with a background in manufacturing operations and/or supply chain who will be responsible for providing hands‑on planning support for the factory located in Hayward, CA. This role will be a key business partner to Manufacturing, Operations, Business Systems, and Sales, and will support second‑shift production. Responsibilities Manage both near‑term tactical weekly production plans and priorities to the manufacturing team for vehicle and accessories against booked orders Develop and maintain feasible vehicle and accessory production schedules, accounting for forecasted demand, internal requirements, customer orders, manufacturing capacity, and yield Track progress toward the plan and communicate any risks, expected or realized Communicate material shortages or discrepancies and the associated impact Support inventory accuracy, including performing counts and auditing BOMs Track phase‑in/phase‑out of materials during ECO implementation Create, release, and manage production orders in NetSuite Maintain data in NetSuite, such as production lot sizes and safety stock levels Interface with Skydio’s manufacturing execution system to determine part numbers, build status, and to create reports. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations  AND 5–8 years experience or equivalent in a supply‑chain, operations, or relevant role in consumer electronics, aerospace, and/or automotive industries Experienced in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace as a means to absorb and communicate data Understanding of supply‑chain fundamentals and planning processes Familiarity with NetSuite or other ERP systems and/or planning/scheduling systems Knowledge of hardware development processes, materials management, supply‑demand management, product lifecycle management (PLM) software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Databricks experience is a plus Strong analytical, slide‑deck presentation, verbal and written communication, and cross‑functional team management skills Independent, self‑starter with strong work ethics who is open‑minded, collaborative, team‑oriented, attention to detail, and an adept creative problem‑solver Ability to work in a fast pace and highly dynamic environment while managing and prioritizing multiple projects / tasks simultaneously Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions. Compensation and Benefits Annual base salary range: $120,000 – $170,000 (fixed‑term, full‑time position with a limited duration as outlined in the job description). Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans and receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 401 K savings plan. *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. #LI-BJ1 Equal Employment Opportunity Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local anti‑discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E‑Verify, please visit (link retained for reference; follow format requirements). #J-18808-Ljbffr