Introduction
At Dedrone, you can expect to work in a startup-like atmosphere, expect
excitement, and expect tasks that are diverse in nature. We're a highly
qualified, international team that is passionate about what we do and where we
want to go. Our hierarchies are flat and we offer plenty of room for
individual ideas to develop. We are quick in our decision-making and like to
keep our processes lean.
Dedrone is looking for a talented and qualified logistics manager to join our
team. In this position, you will be responsible for all supply chain
management duties including selecting carriers, researching shipping methods,
assessing budgets, and organizing storage.
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order
to oversee daily operations and logistics employees. In addition to having
excellent organizational skills, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of
logistics and inventory systems. This position is based in Sterling, Virginia
(U.S. Headquarters for Dedrone). This position may allow for some remote
work after processes are established, but is primary an office position
requiring physical presence and face to face interaction with the team.
Responsibilities
Develop and establish process structure and tooling support for 3rd party
component procurement with respect.
Create and manage effective asset control with respect to key assets
provided to customers throughout demo cycles, POCs and final sales by
means of:
Handling all shipment cycles (FedEx, UPS, etc.) including managing the
respective Dedrone accounts.
Schedule and monitor inbound and outbound deliveries.
Active control and recording of (key) material received and/or sent.
Driving improvements and proactive screening of data consistency (jointly
with Finance and German Operations).
Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers and suppliers.
Assist with global ERP implementation.
Monitor logistics, warehousing, transportation and after-sales services.
Document above process with respect to the “how to” guide for the
supported organizations as well as for process execution to enable support
and back-up structure
Manage meeting rooms, organize customer visits and manage janitorial
services (General Office Management).
Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
Track the return and replacement of products (RMA) and development
metrics associated to repairs and RMA performance.
Product portfolio management:
Participate in setup of operational (planning and execution) structure
with suppliers
Provide forecast as derived from Dedrone's Salesforce CRM
Trigger shipments as required and maintain aligned inventory count
Prepare and organize supplier feedback
Research and implement ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
Collaborate with other departments to embed logistics into business
processes and operations.
Evaluate budgets and expenses and identify cost savings opportunities.
Update and evaluate metrics to evaluate performance and implement
improvements.
Ensure all operations are compliant with laws, regulations and ISO
requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, or
relevant field.
A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role supporting operations or
in tasks supporting Engineering, Sales or Service/Support or experience in
Supply Chain Management (SCM).
In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Occasional travel to U.S. suppliers and German office required from time
to time.
Initial training will require travel to Germany
About Dedrone
Dedrone is the market and technology leader in airspace security. The Dedrone
counter-drone platform combines hardware sensors and machine-learning
software, providing early warning, classification of, and mitigation against
all drone threats. Based in San Francisco, Dedrone was founded in 2014 and is
backed by investors including Felicis Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and John
Chambers, Chairman Emeritus of Cisco Systems and founder of JC2 Ventures.