Strategic Material Distribution Lead

Aurora Innovation • Pittsburgh, PA

86d • $94,000 - $151,000

About The Position

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. We’re searching for a Strategic Material Distribution Lead. In this role, you will be the primary point-of-contact and overseer of Aurora’s Inventory Needs, managing a team across multiple rapidly changing operational environments including Manufacturing, R&D, Contract Manufacturing, and Fleet/Rework/Spares. You will set and execute the vision for Pittsburgh inventory operations, drive innovative, data-driven solutions, and ensure financial and operational accountability.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of inventory management or supply chain leadership experience, preferably in high-tech, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite), inventory control, and financial accountability.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills, tested in a dynamic environment with continuously shifting priorities.
• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable improvements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a start-up environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

• Start-up or fast-growth company experience.
• Familiarity with contract manufacturing and offshore supply chain operations.
• Exposure to autonomy, robotics, automotive, or other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and accuracy of materials feeding production.
• Balance speed of prototyping with financial accountability.
• Maintain visibility, reconciliation, and timely replenishment with external partners.
• Provide accurate inventory to sustain fleet, field operations, and repairs.
• Define maturity and scalability roadmap as we transition from R&D to manufacturing.
• Drive innovative, data-driven solutions to address supply chain challenges in autonomy.
• Expand deliverables through innovative tools (e.g., AI) to improve responsiveness.
• Serve as primary point of contact for inventory oversight and leadership reporting.
• Drive cycle count accuracy and enforce FIFO discipline.
• Lead inventory true-up and reconciliation initiatives.
• Maintain best-in-class service levels across stakeholders.
• Run weekly internal team meetings, external customer updates, and metric reviews.
• Use data to surface risks, inform improvements, and drive action.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to drive scalability, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Contribute Pittsburgh inventory insights to broader company CI initiatives.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree