Ichor Life Sciences, Inc.

Supply Chain

• The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless execution within the assigned area of Ichor’s supply chain.
• Will participate in setting the strategic direction of the supply chain organization and drive continuous improvements that exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Develops and executes commodity strategies specific to EMS suppliers including PCB fabrication, PCBA, and cable/wire harness assemblies.
• Leads supplier selection and consolidation across EMS partners, including contract manufacturers and direct suppliers.
• Evaluates supplier technical capabilities including DFM/DFX, test strategies, and manufacturing process controls for PCB and cable assemblies.
• Drives should-cost modeling and cost breakdown analysis for PCB (layer count, materials, yield) and cable assemblies (labor content, connectors, routing complexity).
• Manages key supplier relationships, focusing on cost optimization, continuity of supply and resolution of problems.
• Ensures adequate capacity and scalability within EMS suppliers, including fabrication, assembly, and test capacity for PCBAs and cable assemblies, aligning forecasts and managing lifecycle (NPD to EOL).
• Implements Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) programs such as Kanban and safety stock replenishment contracts, including analysis, coordinates ERP system setup, and ensures contractual alignment.
• Oversees supplier management process, improving key supplier performance metrics through audits, qualifications, scorecards, and improvement plans.

Supply Chain – Commodity Manager