Supply Chain Manager Job San Diego area,California USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

About Us:

Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, from solving complex connectivity issues to speeding time to market to enhancing wireless signals. Our products are offered in three distinct sub-brands:
Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain's expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with our focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplify the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, we are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive, and consumer markets.

Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China.

At Airgain, “We Simplify Wireless” is not only our tagline, but our creed and passion. A fast-moving technology company, Airgain sets the very pulse of the wireless connectivity industry, giving our unwavering focus on bringing innovative solutions to market, providing new pathways, insights and products that solve complex RF engineering problems. Our team is comprised of the industry’s most talented, driven, experienced and entrepreneurial innovators and leaders in wireless connectivity.

And if that is something that resonates, well then … we would love an opportunity to speak with you.

Summary:

This role is responsible for managing and executing Airgain’s supply chain strategy, under the direction of the VP, Operations, to ensure continuity of material supply supporting both current production and future product demand.

The role is an individual contributor who will blend strategic planning with hands-on execution, owning supply continuity, cost management, and supplier strategy to support revenue attainment, margin performance, and working capital objectives.

This individual serves as a key cross-functional partner across Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to proactively mitigate supply risk and ensure material readiness across the product lifecycle.

Essential Function:

Order Execution & Delivery

Align supply with demand to support production schedules, product forecasts, and customer commitments

Drive on-time delivery performance across suppliers and contract manufacturing partners

Manage material shortages, allocations, and escalation paths to minimize disruption

Cost & Margin Management

Lead cost reduction initiatives across BOM and supplier pricing

Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and manufacturing partners

Partner with Finance to improve margin visibility and drive profitability

Supply Planning & Continuity

Manage supply pipeline planning across current and future product demand

Identify and mitigate risks related to long lead-time, allocation, and single-source components

Develop and execute supply continuity plans to prevent production disruption

Ensure alignment between forecasting, supply planning, and financial performance

Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process in partnership with Sales, Finance, and Operations to align demand, supply, and financial plans

Manage component end-of-life and obsolescence risk, including last-time-buy planning

Define, track, and report key supply chain metrics (on-time delivery, inventory turns, cost savings, supplier scorecards) to the VP, Operations

Inventory & Cash Flow Optimization

Manage inventory levels, turns, and excess & obsolete exposure

Align purchasing decisions with working capital and cash flow objectives

Balance supply availability with financial targets and demand variability

Supplier & Commodity Strategy

Develop sourcing strategies for key commodities and components

Lead supplier selection, qualification support, and ongoing performance management

Drive manufacturing partner accountability in partnership with operations team

Partner with Quality on supplier quality performance, scorecards, and corrective actions

New Product Introduction & Component Compliance

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