Network Hardware Supply Chain Lead

Lorien; California (MO); On-site; USD 192,864,000 - 206,640,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien in California is seeking an experienced Network Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain for network hardware and infrastructure. This hands-on individual contributor will ensure supply continuity, manage material planning, and coordinate with suppliers to meet deployment demands.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in supply chain roles within networking hardware or data center environments, with strong MRP, forecasting, and supplier negotiations skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in supply chain, sourcing, materials management, manufacturing operations, or supplier management.
• Experience with networking hardware, electronics, semiconductors, data center, cloud, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, demand planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations, and supplier negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage NPI, resolve supply constraints, influence stakeholders, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain execution for network hardware, components, and infrastructure products.
• Develop supply, material, capacity, and production plans based on forecasts, roadmaps, and business requirements.
• Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, ODMs, suppliers, distributors, and fulfillment partners.
• Identify and mitigate component shortages, capacity constraints, supplier risks, and production issues.
• Support NPI from prototype builds through production ramp and sustained manufacturing.
• Drive sourcing strategies, RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Manage inventory, lead times, supplier performance, and supply recovery plans.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, deployment, operations, finance, logistics, and sourcing teams.
• Communicate supply status, risks, costs, and recommendations through data-driven reporting.

Skills

Supply chain management

MRP

Demand planning

Inventory management

Supplier negotiations

NPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Lorien in California is seeking an experienced Network Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain for network hardware and infrastructure. This hands-on individual contributor will ensure supply continuity, manage material planning, and coordinate with suppliers to meet deployment demands.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in supply chain roles within networking hardware or data center environments, with strong MRP, forecasting, and supplier negotiations skills.