Global Supply Chain Manager, Edge

Meta; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager for Edge compute hardware products. In this pivotal role, you will manage supplier relationships, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure alignment of capacity plans with supplier deliveries. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying risks and driving resolutions in the supply chain. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. If you are passionate about driving improvements and have a knack for problem-solving, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in operations research or industrial engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop stochastic models to simulate manufacturing systems and optimize performance.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Operations Research

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Simul8

Job description

The Global Supply Chain Manager, Edge will act as the primary contact for manufacturing & operations of network Edge compute hardware products, which support Meta’s mass production build plan and shipment requirements, to its global network infrastructure. As a GSM, you will be responsible for managing operational relationships with Meta's network hardware partners. In this role you will be responsible for mass production supplier management and supply chain services for systems that will be deployed within Meta's Edge footprint. This is a role that will be accountable to work closely with cross functional Meta teams while executing with speed and agility to achieve all cost, quality and delivery goals for new and sustaining products. This position is part of the Infra Supply Chain and Engineering team reporting to the Manager, Network OEM Operations.

Global Supply Chain Manager, Edge Responsibilities

1. Develop and apply stochastic models to simulate complex manufacturing systems, including production capacity, throughput, and material flow. Analyze simulation results to identify bottlenecks, optimize production planning, and improve overall system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate model assumptions and ensure alignment with business objectives.
2. Analyze the overall supply chain to proactively identify risk and drive resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead times.
3. Manage & cultivate supplier relationships focused on operational performance inputs and drive continuous improvement via metrics reviews.
4. Monitor geopolitical market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities.
5. On time Delivery: Measure, report and action to improve delivery performance, including manufacturing.
6. Communication of forecast, build plan review and delivery coordination with OEM partners.
7. Ensure alignment between capacity plan priorities and supplier deliveries.
8. Drive the hardware supply schedule to meet the build plan requirements and priorities, including operational readiness for new equipment, geographies and/or suppliers.
9. Ensure supplier mix is in alignment with awarded business splits as defined by commercial sourcing management.
10. Drive implementation & adoption of new capabilities, and work to improve data systems & metrics to enhance supply visibility & accuracy.
11. Map, analyze and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.
12. Collaborate with product quality engineering teams to design and implement automation solutions that improve manufacturing process reliability and reduce variability.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or related technical field or equivalent combination of education.
2. 5+ years of experience in operations research, industrial engineering, or related field.
3. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Experience with data analysis, modeling, and simulation tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, Simul8).
5. Proven communication and collaboration skills.
6. Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with experience adapting to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research and/or Industrial Engineering.
2. 5+ years of technical and manufacturing operations experience in the hardware systems industry.
3. Proven experience interfacing with and establishing relationships with executive leadership/management at suppliers or customers.
4. Experience transforming business systems, models, and achieving results relative to goals. Demonstrated skills questioning the norm, thinking out-of-bounds, and delivering.
5. Experience interfacing with internal & external partners in an entrepreneurial and cross-functional environment, requiring a latitude for independent judgment while coordinating people and technical resources.