Supply Chain Manager

Airgain, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

ESPP

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Flexible hours

Job summary

Airgain, Inc. is seeking a senior supply chain professional to manage and execute its supply chain strategy, reporting to the VP of Operations. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution to ensure material readiness, cost control, and supplier strategy across product lifecycles.

You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to mitigate supply risk, optimize working capital, and drive profitability while managing global suppliers and EMS/ODM partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or operations within electronics or manufacturing.
• Strong experience managing global suppliers, contract manufacturers, and component sourcing.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite) and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with long lead-time components (e.g., semiconductors, memory, cellular modules) preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (≈10%).

Responsibilities

• Align supply with demand to support production schedules, product forecasts, and customer commitments.
• Drive on-time delivery performance across suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
• Manage material shortages, allocations, and escalation paths to minimize disruption.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives across BOM and supplier pricing.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Partner with Finance to improve margin visibility and drive profitability.
• Manage supply pipeline planning across current and future product demand.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to long lead-time, allocation, and single-source components.
• Develop and execute supply continuity plans to prevent production disruption.
• Ensure alignment between forecasting, supply planning, and financial performance.
• Drive the S&OP process in partnership with Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Manage component end-of-life and obsolescence risk, including last-time-buy planning.
• Define, track, and report key supply chain metrics to the VP, Operations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Strategic/tactical

Financial acumen

Supply chain optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, offering products under three sub‑brands: Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated, and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions.

Summary

This role is responsible for managing and executing Airgain’s supply chain strategy, under the direction of the VP, Operations, to ensure continuity of material supply supporting both current production and future product demand. The role blends strategic planning with hands‑on execution, owning supply continuity, cost management, and supplier strategy to support revenue attainment, margin performance, and working capital objectives. It is a key cross‑functional partner across Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to proactively mitigate supply risk and ensure material readiness across the product lifecycle.

Essential Functions

Order Execution & Delivery

• Align supply with demand to support production schedules, product forecasts, and customer commitments
• Drive on‑time delivery performance across suppliers and contract manufacturing partners
• Manage material shortages, allocations, and escalation paths to minimize disruption

Cost & Margin Management

• Lead cost reduction initiatives across BOM and supplier pricing
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Partner with Finance to improve margin visibility and drive profitability

Supply Planning & Continuity

• Manage supply pipeline planning across current and future product demand
• Identify and mitigate risks related to long lead‑time, allocation, and single‑source components
• Develop and execute supply continuity plans to prevent production disruption
• Ensure alignment between forecasting, supply planning, and financial performance
• Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process in partnership with Sales, Finance, and Operations to align demand, supply, and financial plans
• Manage component end‑of‑life and obsolescence risk, including last‑time‑buy planning
• Define, track, and report key supply chain metrics (on‑time delivery, inventory turns, cost savings, supplier scorecards) to the VP, Operations

Inventory & Cash Flow Optimization

• Manage inventory levels, turns, and excess & obsolete exposure
• Align purchasing decisions with working capital and cash flow objectives
• Balance supply availability with financial targets and demand variability

Supplier & Commodity Strategy

• Develop sourcing strategies for key commodities and components
• Lead supplier selection, qualification support, and ongoing performance management
• Drive manufacturing partner accountability in partnership with the operations team
• Partner with Quality on supplier quality performance, scorecards, and corrective actions

New Product Introduction & Component Compliance

• Partner with Engineering early in new product introduction (NPI) on component selection, approved vendor list development, and design‑for‑supply‑chain

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or operations within electronics or manufacturing environments
• Strong experience managing global suppliers, contract manufacturers, and component sourcing
• Proven successful track record in cost negotiation and supplier management
• Supply planning, allocation management, and shortage mitigation
• Inventory optimization and working capital management
• Experience with long lead‑time components (e.g., semiconductors, memory, cellular modules) highly preferred
• Strong financial acumen with ability to connect supply decisions to margin and cash flow impact
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and data‑driven decision making
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills
• Experience in RF, antenna, wireless, or connectivity hardware preferred
• Experience managing EMS/ODM partners and offshore (Asia‑based) manufacturing
• Proficiency with analytics/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel
• Well versed in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work non‑standard hours based on requirements with offshore partners
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers and manufacturing partners (approximately 10%)

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Match
• ESPP
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Flexible hours

Compensation

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $85,000–$95,000 + target annual bonus. Salary ranges are determined by factors including role, location, job‑related skills, relevant education, experience, and training. The range reflects the target range for new hire base salary across all U.S. locations and may vary by the location of the position.