Supply Chain Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of supply chain execution for the introduction of new devices and accessories, overseeing everything from concept to mass production.

• Serve as the key cross-functional liaison among Product, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Logistics.

• Ensure alignment on schedules, costs, and supply readiness for complete systems.

• Establish program rhythms, identify risks, facilitate decision-making, and guide designs that can be manufactured, sourced, and shipped at scale.

• Advocate for NPI programs through EVT, DVT, PVT, ramp-up, and mass production phases.

• Manage supply chain master plans, launch readiness, scheduling, cost, risk, materials, packaging, and logistics.

• Lead gate reviews, stage-gate documentation, readiness assessments, executive updates, and weekly core-team meetings.

• Coordinate among sourcing, planning, manufacturing, quality, finance, marketing, and engineering stakeholders.

• Oversee supplier performance, address bottlenecks, develop contingency strategies, negotiate, manage engineering changes, inventory disposition, and NPI material budgets.

• Develop AI agents, automated workflows, playbooks, dashboards, predictive risk analytics, and supply chain tracking systems.

• Facilitate transitions to sustaining Supply Chain Managers following the ramp-up of mass production.

• Promote Samsara’s cultural values and motivate high performance among team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain program management, NPI, or operations within hardware or electronics sectors.

• Proven success in guiding products from initial concept to mass production.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

• Capability to lead intricate, cross-functional programs and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

• In-depth understanding of the NPI lifecycle and builds (EVT, DVT, PVT), BOM and ECO management, as well as CM and JDM operations.

• Experience working at executive levels with international manufacturing and supply partners.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to create clear executive presentations.

• Excellent organizational skills, prioritization, attention to detail, and issue resolution abilities.

• Self-driven, proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

• Practical experience utilizing AI tools, agents, or automation, or a demonstrated eagerness to learn.

• Familiarity with IoT, telematics, or connected hardware is preferred.

• Experience with ERP, PLM, and planning systems such as NetSuite, as well as SQL or Python for data analysis is preferred.

• Background in developing internal tools or agents is preferred.

• PMP or equivalent program management certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus/variable pay.

• Equity options for eligible positions.

• Flexible, employee-driven remote work model.

• Stipend for professional development.

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Parental leave policies.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Office spaces available for employees who prefer in-person work.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable workplace accommodations.