Material Planner - Platform 1
Zipline (1 month ago)
About this role
Zipline is hiring a Material Planner to design and optimize material planning and supply chain strategy for its Africa operations, supporting long-term planning, inventory optimization, MRP implementation, and site expansions. The role works at the intersection of Operations, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to build frameworks and systems that enable consistent execution across regions. It is a high-impact, cross-functional position focused on strengthening a supply chain that supports drone delivery programs across the continent.
Required Skills
- Material Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Warehouse Management
- Cycle Counting
- MRP
- ERP
- Demand Forecasting
- Logistics Coordination
- Trade Compliance
- Freight Optimization
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About Zipline
flyzipline.comZipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery system, using long-range drones and end-to-end logistics software to provide on-demand delivery of medical supplies, retail goods, and other critical items. Its platform combines custom aircraft, automated distribution centers, and routing/operations software to deliver quickly and reliably for hospitals, governments, and commercial partners across the U.S., Africa, and other markets. Zipline specializes in time-critical payloads—blood, vaccines, emergency supplies—and integrates with existing supply chains through partnerships with health ministries, hospitals, and retailers. Customers choose Zipline for its proven safety, high-uptime operations, and ability to scale instant logistics in challenging geographies.