What you'll doBuild the supply chain foundation that takes Atoms from prototype retrofit operations to industrial-scale AV fleet deployment. This role owns the operational backbone for vehicle hardware readiness: procurement, supplier management, logistics, inventory control, VIN-specific kitting, warranty/RMA, and end-to-end traceability from supplier PO to deployed vehicle.
Key Responsibilities- Own procurement for sensors, compute, storage, harnesses, racks, brackets, power components, spare parts, and consumables.
- Build the supply plan to support monthly vehicle ramp targets.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, warranty terms, MSAs, and volume commitments.
- Implement VIN-specific kitting so every vehicle enters retrofit with a complete, pre-verified kit.
- Build inventory control and serialized tracking across:
Supplier PO 12 Lot 12 Serial number 12 VIN 12 Installer 12 Calibration result 12 Warranty/RMA history. - Manage inbound logistics, supplier delivery performance, inter-city shipments, and finished-vehicle logistics support.
- Own warranty/RMA process, defective-part quarantine, supplier scorecards, and recovery plans.
- Partner with Hardware Ops and QA to identify batch defects, part failures, and line-stopper issues.
- Implement lightweight ERP / asset tracking before spreadsheets break at scale.
What we're looking for- 8-12+ years in supply chain, procurement, logistics, hardware operations, automotive, robotics, electronics, fleet, or manufacturing.
- Experience managing complex hardware BOMs and serialized inventory.
- Strong vendor negotiation and supplier management experience.
- Experience building inventory, kitting, warehouse, or asset-control systems from scratch.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth startup environment.
- Strong cross-functional execution with engineering, production, QA, finance, and field ops.
Why This Is ExcitingThis is not a back-office procurement role. The Head of Supply Chain will build the operating backbone for one of the fastest AV fleet buildouts in the market - turning complex AV hardware into a scalable, traceable, production-ready system.
What else you need to knowThis role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base salary range for this role is
$223,000 - $280,000 per year.Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- 401(k)
- Equity
- Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday
Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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