Global Supply Manager - Platform

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing, and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on‑demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments, and consumers.

The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology—including robotics and autonomy—we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

Join Zipline and help us deliver on our promise to build a more equitable and resilient global supply chain.

Zipline’s P1 platform—the company’s first‑generation long‑range autonomous drone system—is already delivering millions of medical products across Africa. As we continue to scale our P1 system globally, the hardware and infrastructure supporting it must evolve and expand. We are looking for a Global Supply Manager to take ownership of Zipline’s P1 supply chain operations. You’ll be responsible for strategizing, sourcing, managing, and driving the supply base that enables Zipline to scale P1 efficiently—considering cost, capacity, quality, and design efficiency.

You’ll work cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams, and make high‑impact decisions that directly influence how our flagship drone platform continues to improve lives around the world.

What You'll Do

• Lead global supply chain efforts supporting Zipline’s P1 platform.
• Manage the sourcing and qualification of suppliers for P1 components, assemblies, and supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and operations to ensure P1 hardware can be produced, maintained, and scaled in a cost‑effective and reliable manner.
• Negotiate strategic supply agreements to enable resilient and cost‑efficient manufacturing of P1 drones and ground systems.
• Develop and maintain strong global supplier relationships.
• Build scalable processes and trust with the engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and global operations teams.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering) is preferred, but equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service, consulting, or finance will also be considered. An MBA or a Master's degree in supply chain is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in developing a real product from a design to a mass production phase. Design → Qualify → Scale → Sustain → End of Life.
• You have a strategic orientation as well as a track record of actually delivering on products that see the light of day.
• Demonstrated experience scaling complex products that combine mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• You are self‑motivated, proactive, and take pride in your work.
• You are eager to deeply engage with and learn about Zipline’s UAV technology and operations.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with internal and external partners.
• You have the grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to thrive in novel, uncertain and constantly‑changing business and regulatory environments.

This role is based out of our South San Francisco HQ. Must be eligible to work in the US and travel globally as needed.

The starting cash range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected…