Skydio · 22 hours ago
Head of Warehouse and Logistics Operations
Hayward, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $228K/yrSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. As the Head of Warehouse & Logistics Operations, you will lead the Receiving, Material Handling, Inventory Control team, and logistics operations, focusing on effective management of inventories and optimizing warehouse processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Previous Warehouse & Logistics management experience
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
Warehouse and Logistics Systems implementation and sustainment experience
Competent in WMS, TMS, ERP, and MRP systems
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
Understanding of Material Flow Engineering principles and PFEP
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
Preferred
BS/BA preferred but not required
APICS or CMA or CPM certifications desired
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Skydio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (21)
2023 (22)
2022 (12)
2021 (16)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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