Manager, Supply Chain

Veeco Instruments Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a results-driven Supply Chain Manager in California to lead a team responsible for turning demand into execution, ensuring material readiness and strong planning discipline across a complex capital equipment environment.

You will partner with R&D, Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to align material strategies with engineering changes and growth initiatives, while advancing supplier onboarding and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience in capital equipment or semiconductor manufacturing.
• 2+ years of direct people-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level procurement, material planning, and master scheduling to align supply with demand and protect production commitments.
• Drive material availability through disciplined MRP execution, shortage management, inventory optimization, and escalation of constraints.
• Own obsolescence and lifecycle management with Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to identify exposure and mitigation plans.
• Establish KPIs for material availability, inventory, schedule attainment, and supplier performance; translate gaps into corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional resolution of material/supplier escalations and coordinate material flow from suppliers to shipping.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Team development

MRP

Master scheduling

Inventory control

Demand planning

Supply risk management

Obsolescence management

Lean / continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI management

ERP / MRP systems

Communication & escalation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Ariba

Job description

About Veeco

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

OVERVIEW

Build the Supply Chain Behind What’s Next

Turn supply chain execution into a competitive advantage. As Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the team that turns demand into execution, driving the material readiness, planning discipline, and supply chain performance required to keep complex capital equipment manufacturing moving.

This is a hands-on leadership role with direct impact on production performance and business growth. You will strengthen supplier execution, inventory and cost control, master scheduling, shortage recovery, and MRP discipline while partnering across Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and global supply chain teams.

You will also drive improvements in obsolescence management, supplier onboarding, business processes, team capability, and supply risk mitigation to help scale the advanced technologies Veeco brings to market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

People Leadership & Supply Chain Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 Buyers, 4 Planners, and 1 Master Scheduler, establishing clear priorities, accountability, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Direct site-level procurement, material planning, inventory control, and master scheduling to align supply with demand and protect production commitments.
• Drive material availability through disciplined MRP execution, shortage management, inventory optimization, and timely escalation of constraints.
• Establish an effective operating cadence across purchasing, planning, scheduling, shortages, and material readiness to support changing production priorities.

Supplier Performance, Onboarding & Supply Risk

• Manage supplier execution against quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness expectations, driving recovery actions when performance threatens production.
• Lead supplier onboarding and operational readiness, including qualification coordination, risk assessment, change management, and integration into site processes.
• Own site-level obsolescence and material lifecycle execution, partnering with Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to identify exposure and implement mitigation plans.
• Assess supply risks and drive appropriate contingency, dual-source, supplier recovery, and lifecycle strategies based on business and production impact.

Operational Excellence, Governance & Compliance

• Apply lean and structured problem-solving practices to improve material flow, planning effectiveness, cycle time, inventory, cost, and execution discipline.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for material availability, inventory, schedule attainment, supplier performance, and process health, translating gaps into corrective actions.
• Implement and reinforce supply chain policies, procedures, controls, and standard work across procurement, planning, inventory, and supplier management.
• Promote compliance and team capability through effective processes, documentation, coaching, cross-training, and training on supply chain best practices and applicable quality requirements, including ISO 9001.

Cross-Functional Execution & Business Growth

• Partner with R&D, Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and global supply chain teams to align material strategies with engineering changes, production priorities, and new-product ramps.
• Lead cross-functional resolution of material and supplier escalations, ensuring clear ownership, recovery plans, decisions, and communication of business impact.
• Coordinate material flow from suppliers through manufacturing and shipment, partnering with logistics, import/export, distribution, and global teams as required.
• Support business growth and next-generation photonics and AR technologies by strengthening supplier readiness, planning discipline, material execution, and supply chain scalability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive supply chain experience in capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, or other complex manufacturing environments, including at least 2 years of direct people-management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading purchasing and/or materials planning operations, with working knowledge of supplier management, obsolescence, inventory, production planning, and process improvement.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience leading buyer, planner, and/or production scheduling teams in a high-mix, complex manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or a comparable ERP/MRP platform; experience with supplier collaboration or sourcing platforms such as Ariba is beneficial.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Front-line people leadership, coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Strong command of purchasing, material planning, MRP, master scheduling, inventory control, and shortage management fundamentals.
• Ability to convert demand, supply, and production data into clear priorities and executable recovery plans.
• Working knowledge of supplier performance management, onboarding, risk mitigation, and obsolescence/lifecycle management.
• Lean mindset with structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement capability.
• Strong operational judgment with the ability to balance service, inventory, cost, risk, and schedule trade-offs.
• Effective KPI management and data-driven decision making using ERP/MRP and business systems.
• Clear, concise communication and effective escalation management across technical, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced, changing manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead tactical execution while maintaining awareness of broader business, customer, and growth priorities.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $123,634—$156,603, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.