Supply Chain Manager

THE ROLE

Open Light, a fast-growing silicon photonics company, is seeking an experienced
Supply Chain Manager to drive and scale our operations as we enter a new phase
of our business. Open Light is a well-funded privately held company with a
mission to bring the benefits of Heterogeneous Integration to the market and has
customers in a range of industries including AI and datacom, machine vision and
LIDAR. As we expand our operations to meet unprecedented demand, this role will
be central to enable our manufacturing ramp in a high growth market and will
work closely with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to
ensure continuity and quality across our supplier base.

• Own end-to-end supplier relationships across epitaxial growth (EPI), wafer
  fabrication (Fab), and backend processes including OSATs, bumping, and
  diceing, as well as PCB manufacturers, packaging and assembly houses
• Manage purchase orders, lead times, and capacity allocations with key suppliers
• Work with product management and sales to understand demand, forecast and
  lead time requirements from customers
• Develop and maintain supply forecasts aligned with engineering roadmaps and
  production ramp plans
• Proactively identify supply risks and drive mitigation strategies
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and contractual terms with suppliers
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers, tracking
  quality metrics, delivery performance, and cost
• Coordinate new supplier qualification in collaboration with process and
  quality engineering teams
• Maintain accurate supply chain data including forecasts, commitments, and
  inventory levels
• Support engineering teams on material availability for R&D and pilot
  production runs
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and supply chain
  processes

• Minimum 10 years of supply chain or operations experience in a semiconductor
  or photonics environment
• Familiarity with wafer fabrication, epitaxial growth, or compound
  semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience managing backend processes (OSAT, dicing, bumping)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; comfortable engaging directly
  with supplier engineering and commercial teams
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and programs simultaneously in a
  fast-paced startup environment
• Proficiency with Arena or supply chain management tools
• Willingness and ability to travel, domestically or internationally, about
  once a quarter
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced
  degree is a plus

Open Light is growing as customer adoption and industry momentum continue to accelerate.  The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving unprecedented demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical connectivity. We are addressing this challenge through a platform approach that simplifies the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and accelerates industry adoption.

As part of our team, you will contribute to technologies that enable AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing applications, next-generation photonic integration, and more.  Our team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across technology, operations, and business growth.

If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.