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Head of Material Program Management & Procurement

Skydio · Hayward, California, United States · On-site

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About Skydio

Backed by Accel, a16z and IVP.

About the role

The leader of Materials Management & Procurement is responsible for ensuring material availability, supply readiness, and procurement execution in support of production and business objectives. This role owns the operating mechanisms that translate demand into executable material plans, with particular emphasis on Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, MRP development and execution, material planning, and procurement operations.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in materials management, procurement, supply planning, production planning, or supply chain operations
  • 2+ years of experience managing or leading procurement, planning, or materials teams
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of MRP logic, BOM-driven material planning, inventory management, and production supply
  • Demonstrated experience developing or operating Clear-to-Build/material-readiness processes in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of purchase order management, supplier commits, lead times, rescheduling, expediting, and shortage management
More about this role

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 .

The leader of Materials Management & Procurement is responsible for ensuring material availability, supply readiness, and procurement execution in support of production and business objectives. This role owns the operating mechanisms that translate demand into executable material plans, with particular emphasis on Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, MRP development and execution, material planning, and procurement operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and systems capabilities with hands-on supply chain leadership. They will develop scalable planning processes, improve MRP accuracy and effectiveness, identify and resolve material constraints, and lead a procurement organization that delivers the right...

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