Head of Supply Chain

About ATI

Automated Tire (ATI) is building the future of tire changing and wheel servicing. We are a robotics company deploying real systems into the field today, combining robotics, machine vision, and precision electromechanical design to automate a massive, legacy industry. Our mission is to reinvent tire changing and wheel balancing using cutting‑edge robotics. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by leading players across the automotive and tire industries, ATI is redefining how cars are serviced.

We are hiring a Head of Supply Chain to take ownership of and scale ATI’s supply chain. You will build on an early foundation, strengthen and evolve it into a reliable, scalable system that supports production. The role requires sitting at the center of engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, making hard decisions on vendors, cost, and build strategy to deliver real systems on time and at cost.

• Build and Scale the Supply Chain
  • Build on ATI's existing supplier base and expand it
  • Identify, qualify, and close suppliers across a range of categories
    • Electrical components and assemblies
    • Custom CNC machining
    • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Strengthen supplier relationships and hold partners accountable
• Own Prototype → Production
  • Drive the transition from early builds to repeatable production
  • Work side by side with engineering to push for manufacturable designs
  • Make real‑time tradeoffs between cost, speed, and quality
  • Ensure parts show up when needed so builds don’t slip
• Run Procurement and Cost
  • Own purchasing, pricing, and supplier negotiations
  • Build and manage BOM cost
  • Drive cost down as we scale
  • Put in place simple, effective systems for ordering and tracking
• Lead Contract Manufacturing
  • Select and manage contract manufacturers
  • Drive NPI builds and production ramp with external partners
  • Hold partners accountable on quality, delivery, and output
• Be the Point of Accountability
  • When parts are late, you fix it
  • When costs are too high, you drive them down
  • When suppliers underperform, you act
  • You are responsible for ensuring we can build

• 8-15+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or manufacturing
• Scaled hardware from prototype to production
• Experience sourcing across electrical, CNC, and sheet metal
• Run or deeply worked with contract manufacturers
• Ownership of cost, timelines, and outcomes
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information
• Move fast and operates without heavy process

• Deep supplier network that can be activated quickly
• Experience in robotics, automotive, or industrial hardware
• Experience scaling early‑stage systems into production