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About the role
As a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM), you will serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS), holding accountability for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost and margin management, cost optimization programs, and risk mitigation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management or an equivalent field
- Previous experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering
- Applied experience in understanding, analyzing, and managing product Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures
- Experience with root cause analysis and complex problem-solving within a technical (manufacturing) environment
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026
This position will be a hybrid role based in our San Jose, CA office.
The Energy Networking System Team is new and highly visible group dedicated to driving innovative energy management and power distribution solutions developed to improve sustainability, efficiency, and reliability in data centers, smart buildings, and IT infrastructure. You will work closely with key hardware engineers within the Business Unit, as well as external suppliers, Global Supply Management (GSM), and Supply Chain Finance. This collaborative environment is crucial to ensuring that product portfolio readiness, cost savings and gross margin performance expectations are met and fully aligned with our broader Business Unit strategy.
As a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM), you will serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS), holding accountability for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost and margin management, cost optimization programs, and risk mitigation. You will validate the integrity of costed BOMs and...
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