Head of Material Program Management & Procurement

The role

The leader of Materials Management & Procurement ensures material availability, supply readiness, and procurement execution. This person will own operating mechanisms for material plans, including Clear-to-Build analysis, MRP development, and procurement operations.

What you will do

• Own the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process for production
• Develop CTB methodologies connecting demand, inventory, and BOM requirements
• Identify material constraints and drive cross-functional actions to resolution
• Develop shortage prioritization and escalation processes
• Partner with Production Planning and Manufacturing to align material availability with build schedules
• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MRP processes
• Lead day-to-day procurement execution supporting production and operational requirements
• Manage buyer/planner performance across purchase order placement and shortage resolution
• Drive supplier accountability for delivery performance
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of buyers, planners, and/or materials professionals

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in materials management, procurement, supply planning, production planning, or supply chain operations
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading procurement, planning, or materials teams
• Strong hands-on knowledge of MRP logic, BOM-driven material planning, inventory management, and production supply
• Demonstrated experience developing or operating Clear-to-Build/material-readiness processes in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of purchase order management, supplier commits, lead times, rescheduling, expediting, and shortage management
• Advanced analytical capabilities and ability to work with large datasets
• Strong cross-functional communication and ability to drive action without relying solely on direct authority
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment

Nice to have

• Experience in high-complexity manufacturing environments such as aerospace, robotics, electronics, automotive, medical devices, or other hardware products
• Experience with multi-level BOMs and complex electromechanical assemblies
• Experience developing or improving MRP processes, planning parameters, and ERP master data
• Experience building out and launching new or improved ERP/MRP systems in a complex manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting NPI, engineering changes, and production ramps
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar systems
• Strong SQL, BI, Excel, or other supply-chain analytics experience
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or similar certification
• Experience building planning and procurement processes in a high-growth or rapidly scaling manufacturing organization

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged and required for certain positions
• Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.