Supply Chain Manager at Etched.ai

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or operations within the semiconductor and/or server manufacturing industry
Up to 50% traveling for supplier onsite coordination and production monitoring
Strong understanding of silicon manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, dicing, packaging, and testing
Strong understanding of server-level component procurement and integration, including working with ODMs
Experience managing custom components

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules for silicon wafers and server systems components from initial prototype to final production delivery
Coordinate with foundries, OSATs, contract manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure production timelines are met
Track and forecast capacity planning across all silicon manufacturing and server assembly stages, including wafer fabrication, component manufacturing, assembly, and testing
Work closely with ODMs to manage the procurement of server system-level components, ensuring alignment with production timelines and specifications
Oversee the supply chain for custom parts, including ASIC, HBM, water blocks, PCBs for Sohu Modules, and other bespoke components
Coordinate the procurement and availability of non-custom parts (e.g., connectors, heat sinks, and standard server components) with ODM needed for server production
Monitor supplier capacity, delivery performance, lead times, and inventory levels to avoid production bottlenecks or delays
Build up component distribution and server logistics flow to ensure smooth supply delivery from vendors to customers
Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) inventory and production metrics to ensure adherence to plans and quality standards for silicon and system-level components
Identify and address potential delays or constraints in silicon and server production flow, escalating issues as needed
Manage yield tracking and recovery plans in partnership with engineering teams and suppliers for silicon, custom server-level components, and assemblies
Develop demand forecasts for silicon and server system components based on demand outlook, yield estimation, and market dynamics
Send forecasts to supply chain partners regularly and ensure the right capacity setup in place
Generate detailed reports and dashboards for stakeholders to track production progress, capacity utilization, and delivery performance
Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Implement best practices for capacity planning, lead-time reduction, and cost management into production lifecycles, and later migrate to ERP workflow
Partner with engineering and operations teams to refine production workflows and enhance yield

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Production PlanningProduction SchedulingCapacity PlanningSupply Chain CoordinationProcurementInventory ManagementSupplier ManagementODM CoordinationOSAT CoordinationWafer FabricationComponent ManufacturingAssembly and TestingHBMCoWoSASIC

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the salary or compensation for the Supply Chain Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed for this Supply Chain Manager position?

The role requires strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, expertise in production planning and scheduling for silicon wafers and server components, supply chain coordination with foundries, OSATs, ODMs, and proficiency in forecasting, capacity planning, and issue resolution.

What is the company culture like at Etched.ai?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Supply Chain Manager role?

A strong candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing supply chains for silicon wafers, CoWoS, HBM, and server components, with skills in production scheduling, supplier coordination, capacity forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees