Global Supply Chain Lead
Bright Machines
Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023
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
We are looking for an experienced Global Supply Chain Lead to manage our end-to-end supply chain activities in the United States as well as collaborating closely with regional supply chain managers to meet business objectives at a global level.
You will be responsible for strategic and tactical procurement activities to support the acquisition of materials for Bright Machines automation solutions. Your teamwork skills, strategic and analytical mind will be your assets as you collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Project Management, Integration (manufacturing operations), Finance, and colleagues in other international locations to create and execute effective supply chain operations.
Some travel within North America and our international locations may be needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Develop and implement the supply chain strategy to achieve cost effectiveness, on-time delivery, and scalability.
- Source, negotiate contracts, and effectively manage strategic suppliers.
- Perform, manage procurement activities, and resolve issues timely.
- Establish logistics network and effectively manage logistics partners.
- Analyze data from shipping and delivery processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
- Develop and report on OKRs/KPIs.
- Manage global material inventories to ensure efficient working capital.
- Identify and drive global supply chain process improvements.
WHAT WE WANT TO SEE
- 5+ years of experience as a supply chain lead in a technology company with multiple domestic and international locations
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or similar field
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
- Working experience of NetSuite
- Proven procurement and negotiation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and data-driven
- Creative problem-solving and proactive
- Impact-driven and scrappy
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD
- MBA or master’s in supply chain/Logistics preferred.
- Experience working in start-up environment.
- Experiences in manufacturing automation or CapEx sourcing experiences.
BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY
We’re looking for people who believe they can personally help modernize a global industry and want to work alongside passionate teammates who share their vision. As a global company working toward a common goal, we have a highly collaborative and inclusive approach to work, striking a balance between celebrating team success and focusing on individual growth.
We exist to transform the way things are made. Join us on the journey.
Bright Machines was named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, one of “America’s Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies” by Forbes, and an Inc. “Best in Business” winner.
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