Supply Chain Manager

Chef Robotics•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Chef Robotics is seeking a commercially-driven Supply Chain Manager to architect the sourcing and logistics infrastructure required to scale our production from hundreds to thousands of robots. You will be the bridge between technical engineering and high-volume manufacturing, ensuring our global supply chain is as innovative as the robots it builds.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement in manufacturing
Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience with MRP/material planning and forecasting in a hardware environment.
Proven ability to manage international logistics and vendor relationships.
Ability to build and scale processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Architect the manufacturing procurement process and manage the supply chain for both off-the-shelf hardware and custom machined parts, focusing on lead-time reduction and cost-efficiency.
Work closely with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to scale production from 100 to 1,000+ robots.
Create and oversee operational processes for warehouse managers and technicians to ensure seamless shop-floor execution.
Own the supplier lifecycle, from RFQ (Request for Quote) and initial evaluation to conducting quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and maintaining supplier scorecards.
Manage international shipments, complex logistics, and establish a robust parts depot strategy.
Act as the primary bridge between Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Manufacturing to align on forecasting, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), and what is feasible for the team.
Partner with cross-functional teams to establish field service logistics and preventative maintenance schedules.
Lead receiving, inventory management, and internal QA processes using MES (First Resonance) instead of traditional ERP systems to ensure production uptime.