Head of Inventory and Logistics

Skydio Logistics Manager

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

As Skydio's Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, management and monitoring of the logistics operations that make building our products possible. You will have responsibility for associated processes and KPIs related to effective management of our Inbound Raw Materials and Outbound Product logistics and the supporting systems. This is a leadership position that emphasizes the ability to cultivate collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-quality environment. Discussing and negotiating shipping rates with product carriers

Directing the flow of an organization's materials and products

Supervising the work of the rest of the logistics team

Overseeing the importing and exporting process of a product

Directly lead logistics associates and their daily tasks and handle larger logistics related projects

Write and implement processes related to receiving and handling raw materials and finished product transportation

Assures all Financial, Accounting and General 'Best Practices' around OEM Inventory Management are followed and are in compliance

Sets individual performance expectations while encouraging positive learning around Root Cause and Problem-Solving techniques

Raises quality, supply, compliance and manufacturing concerns promptly

Experience handling a global supply base delivering highly-engineered components while running cycle counts audits and full physical inventory counts

Experience and deep familiarity with standard warehouse processes and practices

Comfortable with developing solutions for any gap business process and using a variety of software solutions (Jira, NetSuite, Slack, etc.) for receiving PO's, inventory management and communication

Attention to detail, focused on quality and efficiency while meeting daily internal part distribution quantity requirements

A strong understanding of inventory segregation, ECMs, containment and build-out processes is required.

Knows and follows OSHA rules for safety and well-being of staff and visitors to the warehouse

At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $139,500-$198,000 Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.

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