Director, Supply Chain

Nanit•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end orchestration of our manufacturing ecosystem. This role will serve as the critical bridge between market demand and factory execution. This role is responsible for planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and cost optimization, ensuring we can reliably deliver high-quality products while supporting rapid growth. Reporting into the EVP, Manufacturing Operations, you’ll partner closely with Fulfillment, Finance, Product, Engineering, and external manufacturing partners to build a resilient, data-driven supply chain that balances speed, cost, quality, and risk.

Requirements

10+ years required leadership experience in supply chain within consumer electronics, IoT or adjacent industries
Experience managing Tier 1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and JDMs in Asia
Self-sufficient in a lean environment and able to successfully transition products from New Product Introduction (NPI) to high-volume mass production
You are a power user of ERP/Excel and thrive when managing your own data and processes.
Expert knowledge of diverse sourcing models, including AVAP (Assigned Vendor Approved Part) and direct-buy strategies
Deep understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, including MOH (Manufacturing Overhead), SG&A, and the impact of component cost-creep on total gross margins.
Exceptional ability to manage relationships across time zones and cultures, specifically with high-level counterparts at major manufacturing partners
Comfort operating across time zones, with the ability to support regular meetings with Asia-based partners and travel internationally as needed for factory audits and NPI transitions

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Business Operations Team to deliver on our global production strategy, converting sales forecast and inventory positions into executable demand and production plans
Oversee CM/JDM partnership. Own the day-to-day relationships with overseas partners, serving as the primary point of contact and leading recurring production reviews
Develop and execute rigorous production and shipment schedules, directly driving CTB “clear to build” process, ensuring component level material readiness
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate sub-tier supply risks (e.g. memory, chipset constraints), leading cross functional escalation and responses efforts as needed
Deliver clear, timely updates to EVP of Manufacturing Operations and other key stakeholders on supply chain health, manufacturing capacity, constraints, and BOM cost trends.