Inventory Control Manager

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.

About the Role:

As Skydio’s Inventory Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all inventory management activities within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, compliance with aerospace quality standards, and efficient material flow to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

- Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control policies, procedures, and systems aligned with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100).

- Monitor and manage raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory to ensure accuracy and availability.

- Lead cycle counting programs, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes.

- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, root causes, and implement corrective actions.

- Collaborate with procurement, production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure material availability and traceability.

- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including lot traceability, serialization, and documentation.

- Optimize warehouse layout, storage practices, and material handling processes for efficiency and safety.

- Analyze/develop inventory metrics (turns, accuracy, shortages, excess/obsolete stock) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Implement and manage ERP/MRP systems to maintain real-time inventory visibility.

- Manage and mentor inventory control staff, setting performance expectations and providing training.

- Support/lead audits (internal, customer, regulatory) and ensure proper documentation and reporting.

- Own and continuously improve inventory control processes across manufacturing, warehouse, and field locations.

- Partner with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

The Inventory Control Manager plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery in a highly complex aerospace manufacturing environment. By maintaining accurate and controlled inventory, this role directly enables production continuity and supports the company’s ability to meet stringent customer and safety requirements.

This position drives impact in several key ways:

- Ensures the right materials are available at the right time, minimizing line stoppages and supporting on-time delivery of high-value aerospace components.

- Safeguards adherence to strict aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, FAA), ensuring full traceability of parts and reducing risk of non-compliance or costly recalls.

- Reduces excess, obsolete, and inaccurate inventory, improving inventory turns and freeing up working capital.

- Provides accurate inventory data that informs procurement, planning, and executive decision-making.

- Identifies and resolves discrepancies, preventing shortages, quality escapes, or production delays that could impact customers or contracts.

- Leads initiatives to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and enhance system capabilities (ERP/MRP), driving long-term operational scalability.

- Acts as a key bridge between supply chain, production, quality, warehousing, and engineering teams to ensure seamless material flow and accountability.

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