Switchboard Materials Manager — Fast-Paced AI Infra

Gigaenergy; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental, and vision

Equity (options)

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Monthly team onsites

Job summary

Giga is seeking a Materials Manager for Switchboards in Long Beach, CA to own BOM accuracy and materials planning for switchboard production. You’ll manage materials across contract manufacturers, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and mitigate risks from long-lead components to ensure on-time builds.

You will drive the master production schedule, optimize inventory, and coordinate with sheet metal, busbar, and electrical component suppliers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in materials management, production planning, or supply chain in industrial manufacturing
• Hands-on BOM management, MRP/ERP systems, and master scheduling
• Experience managing long lead-time materials in switchboard or electrical equipment environments
• Working knowledge of tariff classification and trade compliance (Section 301/232, USMCA, HTS)
• Experience coordinating materials across multiple sites, including offshore contract manufacturers
• Strong analytical skills and ability to read BOMs, drawings, and specifications
• Strong communication skills; cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Operations

Responsibilities

• Own BOM accuracy and structure for switchboard products in the ERP/MRP system
• Translate the production schedule into materials requirements and supplier releases
• Manage ECO impact on existing inventory and open orders
• Support New Product Introduction and ensure long-lead components are ordered timely
• Build and maintain the master production schedule for the switchboard line
• Coordinate build schedules with fabricators and suppliers
• Participate in S&OP/demand planning to align with sales forecasts
• Own inventory strategy including safety stock and build-to-stock decisions
• Manage kitting and staging for switchboard build and final assembly
• Track inventory health: turns, E&O, and cycle count accuracy
• Manage lead times and allocation for long-lead items
• Make allocation calls during shortages balancing commitments
• Identify and mitigate single-source, capacity, and geopolitical risk
• Coordinate materials flow across contract manufacturers and Giga facilities
• Own tariff and trade compliance planning for switchboard components
• Evaluate sourcing/inventory strategies to manage tariff cost impact
• Manage logistics and expediting decisions when schedules are at risk

Skills

BOM management

MRP/ERP systems

Materials planning

Long lead-time materials

Tariff/trade compliance

Cross-site coordination

Analytical skills

Read BOMs, drawings, specs

Cross-functional communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Giga is seeking a Materials Manager for Switchboards in Long Beach, CA to own BOM accuracy and materials planning for switchboard production. You’ll manage materials across contract manufacturers, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and mitigate risks from long-lead components to ensure on-time builds.

You will drive the master production schedule, optimize inventory, and coordinate with sheet metal, busbar, and electrical component suppliers.