
Director, Supply Chain
Nanit
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Partner closely with the Business Operations Team to deliver on our global production strategy, converting sales forecast and inventory positions into executable demand and production plans
- Oversee CM/JDM partnership. Own the day-to-day relationships with overseas partners, serving as the primary point of contact and leading recurring production reviews
- Develop and execute rigorous production and shipment schedules, directly driving CTB “clear to build” process, ensuring component level material readiness
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate sub-tier supply risks (e.g. memory, chipset constraints), leading cross functional escalation and responses efforts as needed
- Deliver clear, timely updates to EVP of Manufacturing Operations and other key stakeholders on supply chain health, manufacturing capacity, constraints, and BOM cost trends.
Requirements
- 10+ years required leadership experience in supply chain within consumer electronics, IoT or adjacent industries
- Experience managing Tier 1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and JDMs in Asia
- Self-sufficient in a lean environment and able to successfully transition products from New Product Introduction (NPI) to high-volume mass production
- You are a power user of ERP/Excel and thrive when managing your own data and processes.
- Expert knowledge of diverse sourcing models, including AVAP (Assigned Vendor Approved Part) and direct-buy strategies
- Deep understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, including MOH (Manufacturing Overhead), SG&A, and the impact of component cost-creep on total gross margins.
- Exceptional ability to manage relationships across time zones and cultures, specifically with high-level counterparts at major manufacturing partners
- Comfort operating across time zones, with the ability to support regular meetings with Asia-based partners and travel internationally as needed for factory audits and NPI transitions
Benefits
- Hybrid in office schedule
- Remote work from home month in August
- Flexible PTO (we trust you to take the time you need)
- Equity options so you can share in our growth
- Paid parental leave for all new parents
- Employee discounts on Nanit products
- Work from home stipend
- Monthly team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementproduction planningdemand planningrisk assessmentmanufacturing cost analysisNew Product Introduction (NPI)mass productionsourcing modelsERPExcel
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship managementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingcultural awarenesstime managementadaptabilityself-sufficiencyproactive approach