Hiring: Senior Supply Chain Manager Company: Graphcore Location: Milpitas, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:56:29 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Systems Integration About the job Required Skills: •This role combines hands-on execution with strong operational and financial judgment. You will partner with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and external suppliers and integrators to manage complex dependencies, support new product introduction (NPI), and scale reliable supply chain processes. •Lead day-to-day operational engagement and performance management with global component suppliers, contract manufacturers, and rack-level system integrators. •Manage supplier allocation, material availability, factory readiness, line capacity, build schedules, and final system delivery commitments for laboratory testing, validation, and deployment ramps. •Aggregate demand signals across Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to create aligned forecasts, build plans, and target commitments for suppliers and integration sites. •Drive supply chain readiness and factory ramp execution through NPI milestones, including engineering validation testing (EVT), design validation testing (DVT), and production validation testing (PVT). •Monitor component and system-level constraints, lead times, shortages, and delivery risks; establish recovery actions, escalation paths, and clear owners to protect program milestones. •Establish standardized workflows for purchase order placement, open-order tracking, inventory reconciliation, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory management using centralized systems and clear buyer ownership. •Build and maintain operational plans, supplier scorecards, dashboards, budgets, and forecasts that provide clear visibility into delivery, capacity, inventory, cost, and risk. Qualifications: •7 or more years of relevant experience in supply chain management, supplier operations, procurement, manufacturing operations, or a related field supporting complex hardware products. •Direct experience managing contract manufacturers, system integrators, hardware component suppliers, or comparable manufacturing partners. •Solid functional working knowledge of component forecasting and delivery for networking, interconnect, or related hardware, such as network interface cards, switches, cables, connectors, optics, or custom components. •A demonstrated record of improving delivery schedules and lead times while managing supplier dependencies, material constraints, and operational risks. •Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate demand, supply, inventory, cost, and capacity data into clear operating decisions. •Demonstrated capacity to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, solve complex operational problems, and align Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders. •Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present metrics, risks, recovery plans, and recommendations to executive audiences. •A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. •A master's degree or MBA. •These qualifications are helpful, not mandatory. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Medical, dental, and vision coverage, together with mental health and well-being support Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!