AeroVect

The Associate will manage supplier relationships, track inventory, forecast parts availability, and oversee procurement to ensure smooth production operations. Additionally, they will conduct operational audits and manage internal asset tracking to maintain accountability across the organization. | Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations management. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. | Who We Are AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com. We are looking for a Supply Chain & Operations Associate to join AeroVect’s growing team. In this role, you will own the systems and processes that ensure our autonomous tractor production and operations scale smoothly. You will manage supplier relationships, track inventory, forecast parts availability, and oversee procurement to keep production timelines on track. Beyond supply chain, you will also manage AeroVect’s internal asset tracking, expense compliance, and operational audits, helping ensure discipline and accountability across the organization. This is a cross-functional role that requires structured execution, foresight, and hands-on problem solving. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams, while also providing leadership on process visibility, cost controls, and risk management. This position is a strong fit for someone with early career experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations, or a highly capable generalist with project management skills looking to build expertise in hardware operations. Attention to detail, proactive planning, and operational rigor are key attributes required for success in this position. What You’ll Do: Supply Chain & Procurement Manage and track AeroVect’s inventory levels, parts availability, and lead times. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks, including evolving customs, tariffs, and regulatory procedures. Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers and execute procurement end-to-end (from purchase order to delivery). Forecast and monitor changes in lead times, ensuring visibility into their impact on production schedules. Stay ahead of hardware procurement needs, ensuring readiness for production and demo timelines. Operational Oversight & Risk Management Conduct and support safety audits of AeroVect’s hardware and processes. Provide ongoing visibility into ETA variability and supply constraints for leadership and project teams. Develop and manage dashboards, trackers, and reporting systems to highlight operational risks and dependencies. Asset & Expense Management Maintain oversight of company hardware assets (laptops, devices, parts, etc.) and assign accountability across the team. Track operational expenses and review team expense reports for compliance with policy. Recommend improvements to expense policy and procurement practices to ensure cost discipline. Cross-Functional Project Management Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to align supply availability with hardware development timelines. Standardize and document operational processes to reduce reactivity and improve efficiency. Serve as a central hub for visibility and accountability across AeroVect’s supply chain and operational workflows. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, operations management, or related roles. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with proven ability to track and manage complex dependencies. Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners. Demonstrated ability to forecast needs and anticipate risks in a fast-paced environment. Comfort with managing both operational detail (inventory, expenses) and higher-level planning (lead times, risk management). Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience scaling supply chain operations for hardware production in a startup or manufacturing context. Familiarity with customs, tariffs, and global supply chain challenges. Background in process implementation or ERP/inventory management systems. Knowledge of safety compliance practices in hardware or manufacturing. Experience building and managing reporting tools or dashboards for operational visibility. Interest in autonomous vehicles, aviation, and advanced manufacturing.

Lead and manage technical projects in robotics, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to deliver on time and within scope. | Bachelor's degree, 3+ years technical project management experience, proficiency with project management tools, strong communication, and ability to pass security background checks. | Who We Are AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com. Job Description We are bringing onboard a (Robotics) Technical Project Manager (TPM) who will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within our robotics development lifecycle. As the Robotics TPM you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and operations, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, strategic program management, and the ability to drive efficiency in dynamic, fast-paced environments. You will interact and engage directly with our autonomous airside vehicle and our onsite engineering and operations team. Your role will be pivotal in (1) ensuring the onsite engineering teams are operating at maximum effectiveness and efficiency, while taking into account our internal and external customer needs, and in (2) developing engineering development plans, accompanied with deliverables, milestones, and resource needs for the engineering's global operation. The role offers the unique opportunity to work very closely with our system and experience it in real-world operation, as well as to help the development of a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. This role will work closely with our VP of Engineering, our Engineering Leads, and our Operations Leads. What You’ll Do • Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of technical projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and milestones. • Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria. • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans. • Implement and manage critical prioritization frameworks to allocate resources effectively and ensure high-impact outcomes. • Utilize project management tools like Jira, Asana, or equivalent to track progress, manage tasks, and report on project status. • Facilitate regular status meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive accountability and continuous improvement. • Proactively identify and resolve issues, risks, or roadblocks that could impact project success. • Develop and document standardized processes to improve team efficiency and project outcomes. • Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project objectives. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends in robotics and program management methodologies to bring best practices to the team. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. • 3+ years of experience in project or program management within a technical or engineering environment. • Proven expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables. • Proficiency with project management tools like Jira, Asana, or similar platforms. • Strong understanding of critical prioritization frameworks and methodologies. • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach. • Basic data analytics skills for effort estimation, KPI definitions, etc. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders. • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Must be able to pass federal background checks and receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge Preferred: • Experience in robotics, hardware/software integration, or other related technical fields. • Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development methodologies. • Master’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline. • PMP or similar project management certification.