Manager, Logistics

Skydio•Hayward, CA

30d•$139,500 - $198,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BA/BS 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 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
Has a bias towards visibility and action while tracking core ISO/ASTM documentation required

Nice To Haves

APICS or CMA or CPM certifications desired

Responsibilities

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
Raises quality, supply, compliance and manufacturing concerns promptly