Global Supply Chain Manager

Copper • Berkeley, CA

1d • $110,000 - $173,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Global Supply Chain Manager at Copper, you will lead sourcing, procurement, and production logistics activities to support our manufacturing scaling. You will be responsible for ensuring material availability, supplier readiness, transport logistics, and supply chain scalability. Reporting directly to the COO, you will manage relationships with key suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics providers. You will lead negotiations, monitor performance and risk, and establish the processes needed to improve forecasting, reduce costs, and increase resiliency. Your scope will include tactical execution as well as long-term strategic planning, with a focus on developing our supply chain footprint to support high-volume annual production across multiple product lines and geographies. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-ownership environment and has deep experience building global supply chains in scaling hardware companies. You are analytical, collaborative, and ready to roll up your sleeves to get materials moving while also building the systems that make scale possible. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We’re especially focused on fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to our shared mission. This is a full-time position, and it is expected to be in-office 4 days per week, with 1 day flexible for in-office or remote work. Our office is located in Berkeley, CA.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success building and scaling global supply chains in a hardware or manufacturing startup environment.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing, vendor selection, and manufacturing across electrical, mechanical, and assembly supply chains.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills across contract manufacturers, 3PLs, logistics providers, and component suppliers.
• Fluency with supply chain software tools for forecasting, planning, and procurement (e.g., ERP/MRP, NetSuite, Katana, Odoo, etc.).
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations teams to deliver against aggressive production timelines.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
• A builder’s mindset — excited to solve messy, ambiguous problems with curiosity, persistence, and humility.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, in-person environment with frequent vendor calls across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end global supply chain management, from sourcing and procurement to delivery and logistics, across all product lines.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and contract manufacturers to support scaling.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to establish cost targets, lead time goals, and quality expectations for critical components and systems.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation efforts for key materials, components, and services across domestic and international vendors.
• Manage vendor performance, including on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, risk management, and capacity planning.
• Develop and implement scalable forecasting, planning, and inventory management processes.
• Support the development of a multi-region supply chain footprint, with a focus on resilience, diversification, and sustainability.
• Build data-driven dashboards and reporting tools to track supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• We are committed to equitable compensation, and offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need.
• We cover 100% of the premiums for our employees and 50% of the premiums for their dependents on our base plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• We offer a 401(k) plan for employees to contribute to, in addition to many other benefits.
• Every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 16 weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment (eight weeks through Copper and eight weeks CA Paid Family Leave).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed