Director of Supply Chain

You in this Role - As the Director of Supply Chain at Unusual Machines, you’ll design, build, and lead the systems that move our products—motors, headsets, drones, and components, through their entire lifecycle. From raw materials to work-in-process (WIP) to finished goods, you’ll ensure every item is in the right place at the right time, whether destined for internal production lines, enterprise partners, or retail sales. This is one of the most cross-functional leadership roles in the company, interfacing daily with production, finance, customer service, and quality teams. If you’re a supply chain leader who thrives in fast-scaling environments, this role will give you the chance to architect and run a global operation from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead a complete supply chain system spanning inbound, storage, WIP, internal transfers, and fulfillment.
• Oversee receiving teams across multiple sites handling inbound materials, sub-components, and finished goods.
• Manage fulfillment teams responsible for enterprise orders, retail packaging, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
• Establish and maintain clear workflows for internal transfers. (example: receiving → storage → WIP → finished goods → fulfillment)
• Implement ERP (NetSuite) for full visibility of materials and inventory across the business.
• Oversee inbound and outbound quality control processes and ensure operational alignment with production standards.
• Collaborate closely with finance, production, and customer service to maintain accuracy in inventory and smooth order execution.
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing supply chain team, from managers to front-line staff.
• Define and enforce best practices for storage, inventory accuracy, and materials flow.
• Establish interim workflows and processes while systems are being built or upgraded.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years in supply chain management, with proven leadership experience in fast-growing or complex environments.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Hands-on knowledge of retail ecommerce platforms (Shopify preferred) and enterprise order fulfillment.
• Deep understanding of materials flow across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Strong background in both enterprise and retail supply chain operations.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and bring clarity to ambiguous processes.
• Experience leading multi-site operations and geographically dispersed teams.
• Nice to have - knowledge of drones or consumer electronics.

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to architect a supply chain system from the ground up at one of the fastest-growing companies in the drone industry.
• Direct impact on the success of our enterprise and retail businesses, ensuring customers, from hobbyists to global companies, get their products on time.
• A leadership role with broad cross-functional influence, working side by side with senior leaders in finance, operations, and production.
• The satisfaction of building and mentoring a strong team while shaping a world-class supply chain organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K)
• Unlimited PTO
• Equity incentives through stock options

The People

You’ll report directly to the COO and work closely with leaders across production, finance, and customer service. You’ll build and lead a team that includes managers for receiving, fulfillment, and inventory control, along with the front-line staff who keep materials moving.

One More Thing

Unusual Machines is in a period of hyper-growth. We’re building systems, teams, and infrastructure in real time—and things can change fast. This role is perfect for someone who sees ambiguity as opportunity, thrives in high-growth environments, and is motivated by the challenge of building something new.

About Us

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands—Rotor Riot and Fat Shark—are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense—bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue, STEM education, and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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