Head of Thermal Supply Chain Strategy

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a collaborative, data-driven leader to shape supply chain strategy for thermal hardware used in AI and data center platforms. You will guide a team, partner with engineering and manufacturing, and drive initiatives for manufacturability, cost optimization, and supply continuity.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional partnership, with opportunities to influence technology roadmaps and scale operations globally from Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline is desirable.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, PM, or Manufacturing are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for thermal hardware supporting AMD's AI and data center platforms.
• Build and maintain a resilient supplier ecosystem that supports product development and production objectives.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve manufacturability, scalability, cost optimization, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier qualification, sourcing diversification, capacity planning, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Drive demand planning, inventory strategies, and operational readiness throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor supply chain performance and provide insights, recommendations, and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Supply chain operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

AMD is seeking a collaborative, data-driven leader to shape supply chain strategy for thermal hardware used in AI and data center platforms. You will guide a team, partner with engineering and manufacturing, and drive initiatives for manufacturability, cost optimization, and supply continuity.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional partnership, with opportunities to influence technology roadmaps and scale operations globally from Austin, TX.