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

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

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Job description

• Shield AI is seeking a highly driven Sr. Manager Materials Planning & Logistics to lead supply planning, material readiness, production planning, and logistics execution for next-generation autonomous aircraft development programs and a new greenfield manufacturing facility.
• This leadership role is accountable for establishing the people, processes, systems, and infrastructure required to support rapid product development, new product introduction, and the transition to scalable rate production.
• The ideal candidate combines strong operational leadership with hands-on execution, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has experience building manufacturing and supply chain capabilities from the ground up.
• You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams

What you'll do

Development Program Materials Planning 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.