Shield AI
Senior Manager, Production Planning & Logistics – Development Programs (R5252)
$160K–$250K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
About the job
Leads materials planning, production control, inventory, warehousing, and logistics for aircraft development programs and a new manufacturing facility, establishing capabilities for production readiness and scale-up.
What you'll do
- Own materials planning, inventory, production control, and logistics strategy; align build plans with program milestones and mitigate material risks.
- Lead planning and logistics readiness for a greenfield facility, including warehouse design, material flow, inventory controls, and storage standards.
- Build and lead the team, establish standard work and training, and communicate material status and risks to stakeholders.
What they ask for
- 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 and implementing or scaling materials planning and inventory processes.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
Nice to have
- Greenfield facility launch or expansion experience; aerospace, defense, unmanned systems, or advanced technology manufacturing experience.
- Experience with Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, or similar ERP platforms; APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
Pay
USD 160,000–250,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
MRP/ERP, Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, CPIM, CSCP, ITAR, EAR
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