Senior Operations Manager

Elevate Semiconductor•San Diego, CA

12d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

At Elevate Semiconductor, we empower semiconductor and system test customers by creating world-class ICs that tackle the industry’s most complex automated test equipment challenges. Our innovative team designs the lowest power, highest density solutions to reduce cost of testing while pushing performance forward. The Senior Operations Manager is a highly experienced leader responsible for global planning and demand strategy, and continuous improvement across a global, fabless manufacturing semiconductor supply chain. This role partners closely with executive leadership, finance, engineering, and external suppliers to ensure scalable, predictable, and cost-effective supply chain performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or Accounting required. Advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, S&OP, or manufacturing operations, preferably within a fabless semiconductor or advanced electronics environment
Prior experience in the semiconductor industry
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross functional supply chain initiatives without direct authority
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners through data, judgment, and credibility
Deep experience working with ERP systems and inventory management processes
Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities, including experience building executive level insights using visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI
Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect supply chain decisions to cost, margin, and business outcomes
Must be open to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Lead and own global S&OP execution across multiple manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, capacity, and financial targets
Translate business objectives into actionable supply strategies, balancing cost, risk, and service levels
Proactively identify supply constraints, risks, and trade-offs, and present mitigation plans to senior leadership
Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure execution against lead time, throughput, quality, and on-time delivery commitments
Drive accountability with external partners while fostering long-term trust, transparency, and continuous improvement
Influence supplier roadmaps and operational behaviors to support business growth and technology transitions
Own the integrity and accuracy of inventory transactions and related cost variances
Partner closely with finance to analyze supply scenarios, cost impacts, and forecast variances
Lead advanced supply analysis and reporting to support executive decision-making
Continuously evolve planning processes, standards, and controls to scale the organization
Drive data quality, system discipline, and operational rigor across ERP and planning tools
Oversee low volume, high-complexity purchasing activities in support of production and engineering needs
Develop and execute targeted purchasing strategies, including limited supplier negotiations and cost optimization efforts
Ensure compliance with procurement controls, including three-way match and audit readiness