Supply Chain & Operations Specialist
About The Position
Skyband Systems is hiring a Supply Chain & Operations Specialist to support production of the M100, an avionics system designed to provide navigation information when GPS is unreliable. The role is based onsite in Kirkland, Washington, at a VC-backed aerospace startup that designs, builds, tests, and flies its own hardware. The position supports the company as it scales from initial production to dozens of units per month, building the processes, systems, and operational visibility needed by its engineering and manufacturing teams. The work spans purchasing, inventory, suppliers, production readiness, and business operations. The specialist will work within the Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining accurate inventory records, material traceability, and production accountability. The role is hands-on and expected to evolve as the company grows; it calls for identifying operational problems early, addressing root causes, and simplifying or automating processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, business, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in operations, procurement, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing support, or a similar hands-on role.
- Comfort working in a fast-changing environment where processes may need to be created rather than followed from an established playbook.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with an MRP or ERP system such as MRPeasy, NetSuite, Katana, Odoo, or similar.
- Familiarity with electronics manufacturing, including BOMs, component procurement, contract manufacturers, and production planning.
- Exposure to quality-managed manufacturing environments, including AS9100, ISO 9001, material traceability, receiving inspection, or nonconformance processes.
- A record of improving work processes by fixing recurring problems, removing process steps, or building tools used by a team.
- Familiarity with bookkeeping, accounts payable, HR platforms, or small-office IT.
- Comfort using AI tools and automation to eliminate repetitive work and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Receive, track, and cycle-count inventory in the MRP system while maintaining accurate, traceable stock records.
- Place purchase orders, manage suppliers and backorders, and ensure parts arrive ahead of production builds.
- Coordinate contract manufacturers, consigned materials, in-house production, and rework.
- Maintain bills of materials (BOMs), shortage trackers, and production records, and flag issues early.
- Follow QMS procedures for receiving, quarantine, material traceability, and nonconformance escalation; propose improvements when procedures are not working.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and improve processes by documenting missing procedures, removing unnecessary steps, or automating repetitive work.
- Assist with startup business operations, including finance and accounting support, people operations, IT systems, state registrations, licenses, and office and shop operations.
- Perform hands-on receiving, counting, shelving, and occasional local supplier pickups and drop-offs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance at $0 premium to the employee.
- Dental insurance at $0 premium to the employee.
- Vision insurance at $0 premium to the employee.
- Paid holidays based on the company holiday schedule.
- Equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
