Zipline · 5 months ago
Materials Program Manager, Platform 2
South San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, aiming to solve urgent access challenges through their innovative logistics system. As a Materials Program Manager, you will ensure the supply chain is positioned for long-term success, overseeing material planning and cross-functional collaboration to meet evolving product requirements.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain Clear to Build (CTB) tracking, coordinating weekly executive-level reviews to highlight material supply and constraints
Own material planning, inventory management, and allocation strategies across all demand streams, ensuring inputs are secured and priorities are aligned to program and customer needs
Partner with GSM, Engineering, and Change Management to align BOM maturity with sourcing and purchasing strategies, while mitigating E & O and other material risks
Forecast and manage supply plans across the BOM in alignment with Zipline’s S&OP process - including long-term POs, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation
Build scalable planning tools, dashboards, and workflows that improve cross-functional visibility and reporting
Serve as a connective tissue across engineering, supply chain, quality, finance, and manufacturing - guiding program-critical decisions around BOM readiness, launch timelines, and material availability
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in a technical or operational field (e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering)
3-5 years of experience in program management, material planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain strategy
An understanding of product lifecycles, BOM development, and how upstream planning impacts downstream execution
Ability to effectively communicate and build strong relationships with crossfunctional stakeholders
Self-starter mindset - excited to build from scratch, lead without authority, and deliver results that unlock program execution
Passion for Zipline's mission and the grit to help build something transformational
Preferred
An MBA or Master's in Supply Chain is a plus
Practical experience in functions such as military, consulting, or business operations will also be considered
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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