Zipline · 3 weeks ago
Material Planner - Platform 1
South San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, aiming to solve urgent access challenges through innovative logistics systems. The Material Planner will design and optimize material planning and supply chain strategies for Zipline Africa, ensuring operational readiness across sites and supporting efficient site expansions.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Support the design and implementation of central warehouse models in each country, ensuring efficient consolidation and material flow between Zipline distribution centers (Nests) and central facilities
Set minimum and maximum inventory levels for central warehouses and individual Nests, monitoring and adjusting annually
Establish and enforce robust cycle count and audit processes to ensure accuracy, data transparency, and strong operational reporting
Collaborate with US logistics, purchasing, and planning teams to schedule and execute container shipments for site launches and ongoing operations
Develop long-term strategies for shipment optimization, container utilization, and inventory positioning
Partner with regional logistics teams to support trade compliance efforts, optimize freight decisions, reduce logistics costs, and navigate customs and tariff implications
Coordinate with logistics and sourcing teams to ensure materials flow efficiently across 3PL storage, suppliers, regional warehouses and Nests
Plan material readiness for new site launches, ensuring timelines and risk mitigation strategies are followed to support first-flight launch requirements
Coordinate with field teams to onboard new Nests, ensuring availability of equipment, spares, and operational materials
Drive material readiness for new product ramps by partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Management teams
Identify supply risks early in development and guide mitigation plans to protect ramp timelines
Support engineering release cycles, risk buys, and last-time-buy decisions during supplier transitions to ensure continuity of supply
Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of MRP systems connecting BOM, forecasts, and consumption data to generate purchase and production plans
Build scalable processes, tools, and governance mechanisms that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enable operational velocity across all African markets
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or operations in high-complexity environments
Demonstrated success in long-term planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional coordination
Hands-on experience with MRP, ERP, and/or planning tools, with strong analytical and modeling capabilities
Experience supporting new product introductions, ramps, or hardware transitions
Exceptional communication skills and comfort working across geographies, cultures, and time zones, especially in emerging markets
Ability to operate with limited or imperfect data, make decisions under uncertainty, and challenge the status quo when needed
High personal accountability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments
Self-motivated with strong learning, multi-tasking, organizational, and documentation skills
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
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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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