Global Supply Chain & Business Systems -Sr. Director

Global Supply Chain & Business Systems
-Sr. Director

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world’s largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values:
Mission:
Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation. Vision:
Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.

Core Values: I
- Innovation is our Lifeblood N
- Number One is Our Aspiration T
- Trust is our Foundation E
- Empowerment is Our Motivation G
- Global is our Reach R
- Respect is our Heart I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment T
- Teamwork is our Approach Y
- Yes is Our Attitude

Why Join Us At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We’re looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You’ll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director Global Supply Chain & Business Systems is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and continuous improvement of Advantest Interconnect Solutions' global supply chain, raw material management, outsourced manufacturing operations, and enterprise business systems. This role provides enterprise-wide leadership across all AIS business units, including PCB manufacturing, PCBA operations, and socket manufacturing.

Working in parallel with and as a key partner to the Chief Operating Officer, this position ensures the effective planning, procurement, movement, availability, and management of materials, supplier relationships, outsourced manufacturing resources, and operational systems required to support AIS's global operations and growth objectives.

The Sr. Director will lead the teams responsible for supply chain planning, strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, outsourced manufacturing management, inventory optimization, ERP and operational systems administration, and supporting business process development. The role is responsible for developing scalable processes, strengthening supplier partnerships, mitigating supply risks, and enabling operational excellence across all AIS facilities and external partners.

This position reports to either the Chief Operating Officer or Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Global Supply Chain Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy aligned with AIS business objectives, customer commitments, and financial targets.
• Lead all procurement, sourcing, materials management, planning, logistics, inventory control, and supplier management activities across AIS.
• Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, components, and services.
• Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, supply assurance, and risk mitigation initiatives throughout the global supply chain.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support growth, capacity expansion, and technology roadmaps.

Raw Material & Inventory Management

• Oversee enterprise-wide raw material planning, procurement, allocation, and inventory management.
• Ensure material availability to support customer demand while optimizing inventory investment and working capital.
• Develop forecasting processes…