Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Milpitas, California (Onsite)
Durations: Long-Term
Experience Level: 10+ years
Job Description & Skill Requirements:
Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance objectives.
Lead supply chain planning, procurement, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management activities while ensuring alignment with customer requirements and organizational goals.
Partner with executive leadership, customers, suppliers, engineering, operations, and finance teams to drive supply chain strategies, risk mitigation plans, and business continuity initiatives.
Oversee supply chain managers and functional teams, providing leadership, talent development, succession planning, and performance management to strengthen organizational capability.
Drive supplier performance, cost optimization, inventory efficiency, contract management, and continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision-making and strategic execution.
Priority 1 Must Have
10+ years Supply Chain Management
Senior leadership / management experience
Strategic sourcing & procurement
Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting
Inventory & materials management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supplier development & performance
Contract negotiation
Risk Management / Business Continuity
Manufacturing / technology / electronics experience
Priority 2 Preferred
Large, complex supply chain organization
Executive-level stakeholder management
Cost optimization / inventory optimization
P&L / budget management
Supply chain analytics
ERP systems
Operational excellence
Cross-functional leadership
Nice to Have
Electronics / EMS experience
SAP / Oracle / other major ERP
Lean / Six Sigma
Global supply chain experience
S&OP experience
Strategic transformation programs
Supplier risk / dual sourcing
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
10+ years Supply Chain Management
Broad leadership & management responsibility
Experience leading large, complex supply chain organizations
Strong strategic sourcing, procurement, planning & supplier management
Strong financial and analytical skills