Aviation Search Group — Fargo, North Dakota
Estimated salary for Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $82,440–$146,770 per year, median $107,230. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Aviation Search Group is partnered with a pioneering UAV/drone manufacturer that will revolutionize an industry through cutting-edge technology. Their unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) offers a unique solution that will maximize profits while reducing costs and the impact on our environment. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated leader to join their team in this crucial role with the ability to identify key suppliers and shape their manufacturing operation.
This role will lead all aspects of supply management, including strategy, supplier development, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing readiness, supplier performance, and related business processes. The position will partner closely with executive leadership, the development team, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and operational stakeholders to establish a scalable, resilient supply management organization capable of supporting commercialization, future production growth, and the establishment of the manufacturing operations.
This is a unique opportunity to build the supply management organization for an innovative agricultural technology company as it prepares for commercialization and the establishment of manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Establish and lead the company's global supply management organization from North America, developing the strategies, processes, and supplier relationships that will support commercialization, future production growth, and manufacturing.
• Develop and execute the company's supply management strategy, aligning sourcing, procurement, and supplier capabilities with product development and manufacturing objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, onboard, and manage strategic supplier partnerships.
• Partner closely with the development team and leadership to support new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and cost optimization.
• Develop scalable supply management processes, policies, and performance metrics that support long-term business growth.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to successfully commercialize autonomous aerial crop protection system.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the growth and success of the business.
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