Director, Global Supply Management - Mechanicals

The role

You will lead Mechanical GSM teams to develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies for drone mechanical components. You will build a resilient supply chain and develop company supply chain and sourcing processes and tools.

What you will do

• Provide strategic vision to align global supply chain with business objectives.
• Align supplier selection and supply chain architecture to corporate goals.
• Direct team to manage commercial terms, should-cost modeling, inventories, and deliveries.
• Develop component inventory strategies to support production.
• Work with Hardware Operations to ensure mechanical component delivery and fulfillment.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering to ensure components are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Establish a supplier assessment process.
• Support long range capacity planning.
• Work with Business Systems to improve material and production planning methods.
• Hire, mentor and develop a diverse and high performing team.

Required qualifications

• BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Direct experience leading a Mechanical Supply Chain organization with a minimum of 8 years experience.
• Strategic Planning and ability to simplify complex issues and topics.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across boundaries and form effective working relationships.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated change management and process management experience

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged.
• 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.