Supply Chain Manager

About the Role

We are hiring a Supply Chain Manager to own the Asia-side supply chain operations for our AI hardware products. Based in India, you will be the operational owner of PCBA build execution with our CM partners, component-level supply planning, procurement management, and Asia logistics. This role is critical to ensuring our production pipeline runs smoothly from component procurement through board assembly to finished goods fulfillment. You will work extensively in NetSuite ERP for procurement, MRP, inventory management, and invoice reconciliation. You will also own the tactical procurement work including PO/invoice reconciliation and drive monthly variance analysis (PCBA costs, material variances, and PPVs) in partnership with finance.

Key Responsibilities

PCBA Build Planning & Execution

• Create, manage & execute build schedules aligned to demand plan & CM capacity


• Track WIP daily: monitor yield, flag deviations, and drive corrective actions


• Manage ECN/PCN implementation at the CM — coordinate with engineering and CM partners


• Own CM capacity slot management & build prioritization

Procurement Management & Variance Analysis

• Create and track purchase orders across all consigned components for PCBA


• Perform PO-to-invoice reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies


• Own PCBA cost variance analysis: material, manufacturing, and Purchase price variances


• Prepare monthly PPV reports and root cause analysis for finance review cycles


• Coordinate supplier payment schedules and resolve invoice disputes

Asia Logistics & 3PL Fulfillment

• Coordinate Asia freight for components & finished goods


• Manage 3PL partner relationships, SLAs, and performance metrics


• Handle export documentation, customs compliance, and trade regulations


• Execute last-mile fulfillment for customer shipments originating from Asia

Component Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Run component-level MRP and manage shortage resolution


• Monitor inventory at the Wistron hub: raw materials, WIP, and finished goods


• Establish Inventory Metrics & forecast model for the company


• Identify excess and obsolete inventory risks; recommend disposition strategies


• Ensure Inventory accuracy >99% for the company via perpetual inventory management process

AI-Augmented Operations & Systems

• Leverage AI tools for day-to-day operations. Well versed working with AI based tools (e.g. Claude, Co-pilot)


• Lead projects to scale operations using AI/automation across supply chain functions driven by short term pain points, quick wins & impact to the organization.


• Maintain master data accuracy: items, BOMs, lead times, etc.


• Execute P2P, Manufacturing, Transfer Orders, Order Fulfillment workflows in NetSuite

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in supply chain planning, procurement, or manufacturing operations


• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (required) — PO management, MRP, inventory, and financial reconciliation modules


• Hands-on experience with contract manufacturers, preferably in electronics/PCBA


• Strong procurement fundamentals: PO management, invoice reconciliation, cost analysis


• Analytical mindset — proficient in Excel/data tools for variance analysis and reporting


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tier-1 EMS providers


• Familiarity with AI/ML tools for supply chain automation


• Background in server, networking, or AI accelerator hardware


• APICS or equivalent supply chain certification

What Success Looks Like

• Within 30 days: Fully onboarded on E2E supply chain; independently running supply planning meetings. Plug in to NetSuite ERP to identify gaps in current process


• Within 60 days: Owning variance analysis cycle end-to-end; driving 3PL performance improvements


• Within 90 days: Operating autonomously across all responsibilities; proactively surfacing cost drivers and supply risks