Head of Material Program Management & Procurement

The posting, as Skydio wrote it

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.

About the Role

The leader of Materials Management & Procurement is responsible for ensuring material availability, supply readiness, and procurement execution in support of production and business objectives. This role owns the operating mechanisms that translate demand into executable material plans, with particular emphasis on Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, MRP development and execution, material planning, and procurement operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and systems capabilities with hands-on supply chain leadership. They will develop scalable planning processes, improve MRP accuracy and effectiveness, identify and resolve material constraints, and lead a procurement organization that delivers the right material at the right time, quantity, cost, and quality.

This role partners closely with Supply Chain Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, NPI, and suppliers to create visibility into material readiness and proactively mitigate supply risk.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Own the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process for production, providing a reliable and actionable view of material readiness against the production plan.
• Develop CTB methodologies that connect demand, inventory, purchase orders, work orders, lead times, allocations, and BOM requirements.
• Establish forward-looking material coverage and shortage analysis across appropriate planning horizons.
• Identify material constraints before they impact production and drive cross-functional actions to resolution.
• Develop shortage prioritization and escalation processes based on production impact, customer requirements, lead time, and business priority.
• Partner with Production Planning and Manufacturing to align material availability with build schedules and capacity.
• Establish metrics for CTB accuracy, shortage aging, material coverage, and constraint resolution.
• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MRP processes and operating discipline.
• Translate demand forecasts, production schedules, BOMs, inventory positions, and supplier lead times into executable material requirements.
• Improve the quality of MRP inputs, including lead times, safety stocks, order policies, MOQ/multiples, planning parameters, and sourcing data.
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Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $161,500 - $246,500*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

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