Director, Global Supply Chain & Logistics

Veo

Santa Monica (CA)

Hybrid

USD 175,000 - 250,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Veo, a leading micromobility company based in Santa Monica, seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations, from central warehouse management to international logistics and supplier performance. You will partner with Operations, Hardware, R&D, and Finance to optimize costs and protect the business from global supply risks.

The role demands 10+ years in supply chain leadership, expertise in strategic sourcing, and a strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, or related functions, including leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier and production management, inventory planning, warehousing, international logistics, tariffs, and supply chain risk management.
Demonstrated success reducing unit and landed costs, managing budgets, improving inventory efficiency, and optimizing working capital.
Experience managing suppliers and quality issues involving vehicles, batteries, electronics, or other manufactured hardware.
Proven ability to lead domestic and international teams, manage complex supplier relationships, and build scalable supply chain processes.
Experience with ERP, inventory, warehouse, procurement, and supply-planning systems. Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Strong executive communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Full professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required.
Hybrid Role - Must reside within or relocate to a commutable distance from our Santa Monica headquarters. This role requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.
Total Cash Compensation: $175,000–$250,000 annually, including a base salary and annual performance bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities

Own Veo's end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution across vehicles, batteries, replacement parts, international sourcing, and domestic distribution.
Oversee central warehouse operations including receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment.
Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and performance management across pricing, capacity, delivery, quality, and terms.
Develop and maintain vehicle, battery, and parts-ordering plans based on fleet needs and demand forecasts.
Manage cross-border shipments, including tariff strategy, customs coordination, and freight forwarding.
Lead initiatives to optimize landed costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Own the financial performance of the supply chain, including budgeting, cost-reduction targets, and working capital.
Lead alignment between Supply Chain, Operations, Hardware, R&D, Finance, and suppliers for launches and issue resolution.
Mentor and develop domestic and international teams to foster accountability and operational excellence.