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Senior Manager, Production Planning & Logistics – Development Programs (R5252)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Production Planning
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Seattle, WA$160k - $250kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Manager responsible for materials planning, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics for development programs and a new greenfield manufacturing facility. Leads people, processes, systems, and infrastructure to support rapid product development, new product introduction, and transition to scalable rate production.

Responsibilities

  • Own the materials planning, production control, inventory, warehousing, and logistics strategy.
  • Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement to develop and maintain accurate build plans that are aligned with program milestones.
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators for schedule attainment, material availability, shortage reduction, inventory health, work-order execution, and planning accuracy.
  • Identify long-lead material risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule.
  • Oversee the development and execution of material recovery plans.
  • Drive engineering change management processes to support rapid development and ECO implementation.
  • Develop planning models that support rapid prototyping, design iteration, and low-rate initial production activities.
  • Support executive-level program and operations reviews by clearly communicating material status, risks, business impacts, and required decisions.
  • Lead planning and logistics readiness activities for a new manufacturing facility.
  • Design and implement warehouse, stockroom, and material flow processes from receiving through point-of-use consumption.
  • Establish inventory control procedures, material storage standards, and transaction discipline.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities teams to optimize material movement and operational efficiency.
  • Create a culture focused on accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and mission execution.
  • Establish standard work and training programs.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to solve complex challenges.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience supporting complex hardware development programs in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing or scaling material planning and inventory management processes.
  • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning methodologies.
  • Experience managing material readiness for new product introduction (NPI) and engineering development programs.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Skills

Required:Materials planningMRP/ERPInventory managementCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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