Director of Supply Chain

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Logistics • $190,000 PA - $240,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Bright Machines is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to architect and lead all aspects of supply chain operations for a new server manufacturing facility. This foundational leadership role involves strategic and operational responsibilities in procurement, planning, inventory, warehouse operations, logistics, and trade compliance. The Director will build the supply chain team, implement essential tools and scalable processes, and drive automation to support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume production. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the supply chain organization as part of a next-generation model factory initiative, transforming electronic manufacturing through intelligent automation.
Must have:
  • 10+ years in supply chain leadership
  • Experience scaling operations from scratch
  • Strong background in automation and digital tools
  • Demonstrated success in team development
  • Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Good to have:
  • Experience in server manufacturing
  • Visionary leadership with tactical execution
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for continuous improvement
  • MBA or APICS/ISM certification

Job Details

RETHINK MANUFACTURING  

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.  

Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bright Machines is on a mission to transform how electronics are made—bringing intelligence, scalability, and flexibility to the factory floor. We combine the best of automation, machine learning, and software to modernize manufacturing from the ground up.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Supply Chain Director to architect and lead all aspects of the supply chain for a new server manufacturing facility. This role encompasses strategic and operational responsibilities across procurement, planning, inventory, warehouse operations, logistics, and trade compliance. The Director will build the team, implement tools, and establish scalable processes and automation to support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume production.

This is a foundational leadership role in a newly developed flagship manufacturing site—offering a unique opportunity to build and shape the supply chain organization as part of a broader initiative to create a next-generation model factory.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Define and implement end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with business growth and production ramp plans.
  • Select, deploy, and scale critical tools (ERP, MRP, WMS, TMS, SCM) and processes (S&OP, forecasting, replenishment).
  • Establish core operational metrics (OTD, PPV, inventory turns, supplier performance) and drive continuous improvement.
  • Build the supply chain organization from the ground up, including staffing plans for procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and development of high-performance team members across functional areas.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and development pathways to foster retention and career growth.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Drive automation in material management (e.g., automated storage/retrieval systems, barcode/RFID tracking, real-time inventory).
  • Implement process automation across procurement workflows, planning cycles, and warehouse execution to reduce manual dependencies.
  • Leverage data analytics and dashboards for real-time supply chain visibility and proactive decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering to integrate automation into MES, ERP, and factory control systems.
  • Own supplier sourcing and relationship management across all commodities
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and supply continuity.
  • Set up procurement workflows and compliance controls for direct materials, indirect spend, and CapEx.
  • Build integrated planning processes: demand forecasting, supply planning, and capacity analysis.
  • Define and manage inventory strategies (safety stock, reorder points, kanban) for NPI and volume production.
  • Support BOM evolution, ECO management, and planning agility for engineering-driven builds.
  • Design and implement warehouse layout, flow, and systems (e.g., WMS, pick-to-light, kitting) including automation
  • Oversee receiving, inventory control, kitting, shipping, and reverse logistics.
  • Manage domestic and international logistics including carrier selection, freight optimization, and routing compliance
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations (EAR, ITAR, HTS, customs).
  • Establish SOPs and training for documentation, recordkeeping, and audit readiness.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for geopolitical, supply continuity, and transportation disruptions.
  • Partner with Engineering on DfM/DfT and component selection to align with sourcing and logistics strategies.
  • Align closely with Manufacturing on build-readiness, material flow, and capacity planning.
  • Interface with Finance on budgeting, cost modeling, and inventory valuation controls.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE
  • 10+ years in supply chain leadership roles within electronics, hardware, or manufacturing environments.
  • Proven experience in scaling operations and standing up supply chain functions from scratch.
  • Strong background in automation, digital tools, and integrated supply chain systems.
  • Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and logistics tools.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or APICS/ISM certification a plus.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD:
  • Experience in server manufacturing environments (rack-level, PCBAs, complex BOMs, short-cycle NPI)
  • Visionary leader with the ability to execute tactically in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong analytical thinker with a bias for action and problem-solving.
  • Passion for continuous improvement, process rigor, and operational scalability

BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY 

Bright Machines is an industry-leading software and robotics company that provides a full-stack automation solution for manufacturing. Bright Machines’ flexible automated assembly and disassembly specializes in the AI backbone – AI hardware infrastructure. By leveraging computer vision, machine learning, and software applications, Bright Machines reimagines the way products can be designed and manufactured.

Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.
 

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