Supply Base Manager
Core
Manage relationships with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to oversee production readiness, capacity planning, and build plans for new product launches.
Role type
Senior Supply Base Manager
Builds
Hardware products via contract manufacturing partners
Domain
Data storage infrastructure / Hardware supply chain
Required skills
Contract manufacturer management, capacity planning, cost negotiation, performance evaluation, process optimization, demand forecasting, build plan management, financial tracking
Preferred skills
Lean methodologies, process automation, multi-cultural communication, startup agility
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain relationships with CMs, manage production readiness for new launches, evaluate CM performance metrics, lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage contract negotiations, optimize production capacity allocation, manage build plans against demand, track CM fees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
