Materials Program Manager - Skydio｜Meet.jobs

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Material Program Manager to support the planning, analysis, reporting and management of material availability and cost throughout the lifecycle of product programs.

How you'll make an impact:

• Be the primary supply chain conduit between Engineering, Operations and Global Supply Chain partners to assure material deliveries in the right quantity are on time to support internal and external schedules.
• Perform regular supply vs. demand analyses for critical materials to identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with product development milestones and mass production ramp-up.
• Own the costed Bill of Materials (cBOM) within a given program. Thoroughly pursue cost optimization activities throughout the product development cycle.
• Provide frequent written and verbal executive status updates on material, cost, and readiness status.
• Work fluidly in a cross-functional team environment involving Manufacturing and Product.
• Work with external suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery schedules for individual components, specifying quantity and frequency targeting on-time delivery; coordinate with Supply Chain and Logistic teams as needed.
• Ensure BOM accuracy by working with engineering, project management and document control teams.
• Maintain accurate MRP data to reflect confirmed delivery quantities and due dates from suppliers. Validate, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide ongoing transparency of inventory levels and ensure continuous inventory accuracy. Understand and work to reduce excess and obsolete inventory liability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive improvement projects to completion.
• Generate and publish performance metrics for assigned programs.

What makes you a good fit:

• Significant hands-on experience in materials management, production planning, and/or material scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand.
• Ability to present material status effectively in weekly program/executive meetings.
• Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivation and resourcefulness.
• Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including ability to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ERP systems.

Compensation Range:

• The annual base salary range for this position (spanning multiple experience levels) is $93,500.00 - $126,500.00 *. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

  *For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

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Skydio focuses on Mobile, Robotics, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, and Sensors. Their company has offices in Redwood City. They have a mid-size team that's between 51-200 employees. To date, Skydio has raised $570M of funding; their latest round was closed on February 2023.

You can view their website at https://www.skydio.com/ or find them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Product Hunt.