Head of Warehouse and Logistics Operations

Skydio•Hayward, CA

19h•$161,000 - $227,500

About The Position

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. About the role: As Skydio’s Head of Warehouse & Logistics Operations, you will lead our Receiving, Material Handling, Inventory Control team, and logistics operations. You will have responsibility for associated processes and KPIs related to effective management of our Raw Material, WIP and FG Inventories, including overall system design, space utilization and layout of our warehouses. 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 developing SOPs, calculating the cost elements of inventory, analyzing relevant direct & indirect material data elements, recommending inventory levels by part & optimizing the flow of goods to eliminate “Muda.”

Requirements

Previous Warehouse & Logistics management experience
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
Warehouse and Logistics Systems implementation and sustainment experience.
Competent in WMS, TMS, ERP, and MRP systems
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.
Understanding of Material Flow Engineering principles and PFEP
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 Haves

BS/BA preferred but not required
APICS or CMA or CPM certifications desired

Responsibilities

Directly lead warehouse associates and their daily tasks and handle larger WHSE or Inventory related projects
Write and implement processes related to receiving and handling raw materials, inventory, warehousing, picking, and sequencing
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
Raises quality, supply, compliance and manufacturing concerns promptly