Warehouse and Inventory Manager

About the role:

As Skydio’s Warehouse Manager, you will lead our Receiving, Material Handling and Inventory Control team. You will have responsibility for associated processes and KPIs related to effective management of our Raw Material, WIP and FG Inventories, including overall system design, space utilization and layout of our warehouses. This is a leadership position that emphasizes the ability to cultivate collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-quality environment. The successful candidate will have a strong history of developing SOPs, calculating the cost elements of inventory, analyzing relevant direct & indirect material data elements, recommending inventory levels by part & optimizing the flow of goods to eliminate “Muda.”

How you'll make an impact:

• Directly lead warehouse associates and their daily tasks and handle larger WHSE or Inventory related projects
• Write and implement processes related to receiving and handling raw materials, inventory, warehousing, picking, and sequencing
• Assures all Financial, Accounting and General ‘Best Practices’ around OEM Inventory Management are followed and are in compliance
• Sets individual performance expectations while encouraging positive learning around Root Cause and Problem-Solving techniques
• Trains and mentors all associates to allow their growth and advancement within the company
• Raises quality, supply, compliance and manufacturing concerns promptly

What makes you a good fit:

• BA/BS degree
• Experience directly leading, delegating work and scheduling associates.
• Experience handling a global supply base delivering highly-engineered components while running cycle counts audits and full physical inventory counts
• Experience and deep familiarity with standard warehouse processes and practices
• Comfortable with developing solutions for any gap business process and using a variety of software solutions (Jira, NetSuite, Slack, etc.) for receiving PO’s, inventory management and communication
• Attention to detail, focused on quality and efficiency while meeting daily internal part distribution quantity requirements
• A strong understanding of inventory segregation, ECMs, containment and build-out processes is required.
• Knows and follows OSHA rules for safety and well-being of staff and visitors to the warehouse
• Has a bias towards visibility and action while tracking core ISO/ASTM documentation required
• APICS or CMA or CPM certifications desired

Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $93,500 - 118,250*. 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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