About the Role
We are moving from prototype to production across several chip programs, and we are growing a small, high-impact Supply Chain and Operations team to support that ramp. We are looking for an experienced semiconductor supply chain professional to join our Supply Chain and Operations team as a hands-on Manager. The right person brings deep experience sourcing, evaluating, and procuring third-party semiconductor IP, strong logistics and trade operations skills, and a solid working understanding of the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. You are comfortable in a startup where processes are still being built, and you work well with engineers, executives, and external partners.
What We Are Looking For
- 6+ years (Manager) or 8+ years (Senior Manager) of supply chain, sourcing, or procurement experience, with direct experience in the semiconductor industry. Fabless, IDM, foundry, OSAT, IP vendor, and semiconductor equipment backgrounds are all welcome.
- Proven experience sourcing, evaluating, and procuring third-party semiconductor IP (for example processor cores, interface and SerDes PHYs, memory compilers, standard cell and I/O libraries, and analog or power IP), including negotiating license fees, NRE, royalties, scope, and renewals.
- Ability to partner with design and verification engineers to evaluate IP technically and commercially: process node and foundry compatibility, silicon proof, deliverables, vendor support, roadmap, and vendor financial health.
- Strong logistics and trade operations experience: freight forwarders and carriers, international shipping of high-value, sensitive goods, customs clearance, import and export documentation, duties and tariffs, and incoterms.
- Working knowledge of how a chip is designed, manufactured, packaged, tested, and shipped, with enough depth to follow supplier and engineering discussions. Hands-on foundry or OSAT management experience is a plus, but is not required.
- Strong cost analysis, negotiation, and contract skills. Formal legal training is not required.
- Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel, and the discipline to build trackers, templates, and procedures and keep them current.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and the habit of keeping managers and partners informed and escalating risks early with options and a recommendation.
- Comfort working independently and in a fast-moving startup environment, with a bias toward getting things done.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience at a startup or small company where processes were built from scratch.
- Experience with export controls and ITAR in a semiconductor or defense-adjacent environment.
- Experience with demand and supply planning, S&OP, and inventory management.
- Experience with high-mix, low-volume products or early production ramps.
- Experience with EDA tool licensing.
- Familiarity with ERP and planning systems.
- Professional certification such as APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or CPSM, or an MBA.
We offer a competitive base salary for this role, generally ranging from $110,000 to $160,000, plus a 10% annual bonus, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation will depend on experience, level, and location, with flexibility for the right candidate.
