Skydio
Operations
Manager,Logistics
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“Manager, Logistics at Skydio. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, logistics operations, Inbound Raw Materials logistics, Outbound Product logistics, OEM Inventory Management, Root Cause and Problem-Solving techniques, importing and exporting process. planning, management and monitoring of the logistics operations. management of our Inbound Raw Materials and Outbound Product logis”
What You'll Achieve.
operational excellence; customer obsession; effective management of our Inbound Raw Materials and Outbound Product logistics and the supporting systems; meeting daily internal part distribution quantity requirements
Industry & Context.
Root Cause and Problem-Solving techniques; developing solutions for any gap business process
OSHA rules for safety and well-being of staff and visitors to the warehouse
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BAS degree, Experience directly leading, delegating work and scheduling associates., 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 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, Has a bias towards visibility and action while tracking core ISO/ASTM documentation required
Nice to Have
APICS or CMA or CPM certifications desired
What You'll Do.
management and monitoring of the logistics operations
management of our Inbound Raw Materials and Outbound Product logistics and the supporting systems
Facilitating business relationships with clients and product suppliers.
Discussing and negotiating shipping rates with product carriers
Setting up and maintaining schedules for inbound and outbound shipments
Directing the flow of an organization’s materials and products
Working with other departments in the organization to implement logistical improvements
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
Trains and mentors all associates to allow their growth and advancement within the company
compliance and manufacturing concerns promptly
handling a global supply base delivering highly-engineered components while running cycle counts audits and full physical inventory counts
developing solutions for any gap business process and using a variety of software solutions (Jira
etc.) for receiving PO’s
inventory management and communication
meeting daily internal part distribution quantity requirements
inventory segregation
containment and build-out processes
following OSHA rules for safety and well-being of staff and visitors to the warehouse
tracking core ISO/ASTM documentation required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cultivate collaboration; Working with other departments in the organization to implement logistical improvements
Process & Methodology
handle larger logistics related projects
Full Job Description
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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. About the role: 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. The successful candidate will have a strong history of the following: - Facilitating business relationships with clients and product suppliers. - Discussing and negotiating shipping rates with product carriers - Setting up and maintaining schedules for inbound and outbound shipments - Directing the flow of an organization’s materials and products - Working with other departments in the organization to implement logistical improvements - Supervising the work of the rest of the logistics team - Overseeing the importing and exporting process of a product How you will make an impact: - 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
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