Leader, Supplier Management
Core
Develop and execute end-to-end material management strategy for optical transceiver products to ensure supply assurance, inventory optimization, and alignment with production plans and customer commitments in a constrained supply environment.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain leader (material management)
Builds
Optical transceiver supply chain visibility, allocation frameworks, and material readiness plans
Domain
Optical communications, photonics, semiconductor, and electronics manufacturing
Required skills
Material planning, supply-demand balancing, inventory management, capacity planning, MRP/ERP systems, supplier relationship management, risk identification, executive decision-making, analytical tools
Preferred skills
Experience in constrained/allocation-driven environments, contract manufacturer management, translating complex supply data into executive decisions, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, vision articulation
Technologies
MRP, ERP, Excel, analytical tools
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end material management strategy from components to final assembly; Translate demand forecasts and constraints into executable material plans; Lead material allocation strategies during supply shortages; Partner with procurement and manufacturing to manage supplier relationships and capacity; Build and lead a high-performing material planning organization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC