Supply Manager

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VAST Data is looking for a Supply Base Manager to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of the fast‑growing infrastructure company that is reshaping data storage with our Universal Storage platform. Our success has been built on record leadership and motivated employees who want to make a real impact. This role offers a chance to be a key player at a pivotal moment in our company’s growth.

• Primary point of contact and manager of the relationship with Contract Manufacturers and Hardware Suppliers, aligning with our organization’s needs and requirements. Establish and maintain robust relationships, fostering clear communication and alignment on production goals, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Effectively manage all aspects of production readiness for new product launches with CMs, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, VAST Internal, and CMs to ensure meticulous coordination that aligns with Go‑to‑Market needs.
• Evaluate CM performance using predefined metrics, encompassing quality, delivery, and cost efficiencies. Conduct regular performance reviews with CMs and actively drive performance improvement initiatives to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives within the CM supply chain, focusing on driving cost reduction, process optimization, and supply chain resilience. Implement industry best practices, lean methodologies, and process automation to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Manage contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments to secure favorable terms that align with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate quarterly the available capacity of CMs. Collaborate with CMs and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal production capacity planning and allocation. Analyze demand forecasts, production requirements, and CM capacities to optimize the allocation of production volumes and adjust schedules as needed to meet changing demands.
• Manage CM build plan to meet demand requirements against Engineering, Customer orders, and Finished Goods levels, ensuring on‑time shipment aligned with customer request dates and lead times.
• Monitor and track monthly CM fees and manage through month/quarter end close cadences.
• Manage POC refurbishment.

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Operations/Production Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study.
• 10–15 years of experience managing Contract Manufacturers, with a deep understanding of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with a process‑oriented mindset that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Start‑up attitude, thriving in a dynamic and unstructured environment while taking on multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast‑paced startup setting with minimal supervision, consistently delivering results under tight deadlines.
• Strong passion for innovation, consistently seeking and implementing fresh ideas to enhance operational processes and positively impact various departments.
• Highly self‑motivated, thriving in a fast‑paced environment and proactively taking ownership of tasks and projects.
• Excellent analytical and decision‑making abilities, adept at utilizing data‑driven insights to drive business success.
• Outstanding communication skills, able to effectively convey information in a multi‑language and multi‑cultural environment, fostering collaboration and understanding.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10–20% of the time) to engage with contract manufacturers and support global supply chain operations.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Software Development