As a seasoned professional, you will own the end-to-end category strategy for our highly technical Light Engine and electronics portfolios. At the manager level, you are expected to operate with high autonomy, transforming complex business needs into a unified, global sourcing direction. Your work will directly impact our business processes and product scaling, ensuring we are not just meeting demand, but anticipating the future.

This role is based in our Sunnyvale, CA headquarters and you will be expected to be in-office at least 3 days per week. 

Strategic Impact & Responsibilities

• Category Architecture: Own the full lifecycle of the Light Engines, PCBA, Cables, and accessories categories. You will define the long-term business case, supplier selection, and executive alignment, moving the team from reactive fixes to proactive, multi-year roadmaps.
• Complex Negotiations & Commercial Excellence: Lead high-stakes negotiations for MSAs, NRE, and open-book pricing. You will develop sophisticated cost models and risk-buy frameworks that provide a meaningful impact on the company's bottom line.
• Supply Chain Resilience & Compliance: Build and scale a global supply base. This includes mapping sub-tier suppliers and raw materials to ensure geopolitical compliance and resilience across the extended chain.
• Innovation through AI & Automation: Actively identify and implement AI-driven tools or automated workflows to eliminate repetitive manual tracking. You will be a champion for using technology to free up your (and the team’s) time for high-value strategic initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Translate engineering requirements into actionable sourcing plans. You will partner with Engineering, Finance, and Program Management at all levels to ensure our supply readiness aligns with major growth milestones.
• Mentorship & Leadership: You are a leader on the team. You will proactively mentor team members, share your professional network, and role-model our "Ways of Working" to help uplift the entire Operations organization.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of progressively complex experience in strategic sourcing or supplier management (6 years with a Master’s).
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of electronic and module-level cost drivers (complex opto-mechanical assemblies, high performance electronics and advanced materials).
• Strategic Track Record: Proven success owning a category at scale, including leading complex negotiations and defining long-term cost-down strategies.
• Communication: Executive presence with the ability to inspire stakeholders and communicate clearly in high-stakes forums.
• Technical Mindset: A passion for innovation and a desire to use AI and automation to streamline traditional supply chain functions.
• Work Environment: Hybrid role—3 days onsite at our office in Sunnyvale, CA.

Leadership Profile

• Knowledge: You are a seasoned expert in advanced electronics. You regularly consider industry trends and professional concepts to resolve complex, multi-variable issues.
• Complexity & Scope: You thrive on diverse, cross-departmental projects. You are comfortable defining new procedures and successfully influencing multiple departments at once.
• Autonomy: You determine your own methods and procedures on a broad range of assignments, escalating to leadership only for particularly difficult roadblocks.
• Visionary Thinking: You don't just solve the problem in front of you; you think about how to scale that solution across the entire organization.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. The compensation bracket for this position is $132,800 - $199,200 per year.  In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $166,000, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role. 

If you are not based in our Redwood City office, the range above will be adjusted for the geographical differential associated with your actual work location. For more information on how we modify your pay based on your location, please refer to our geographic differentials chart.  For details on our total rewards package, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-carbon.

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs. 

Carbon is seeking a highly organized and proactive candidate to lead supply and demand planning activities. In this role, the candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, manufacturing, sourcing, finance, and other departments. The primary responsibilities include developing supply plans and placing purchase orders for hardware based on lead times, demand, and variability. This highly visible position requires leveraging analytical skills, business acumen, influencing abilities, and project management expertise to deliver timely and accurate supply and demand forecasts for both Hardware and Materials. The role also demands proficiency in program management, creative problem-solving, and effective communication to drive operational excellence.

This role is based in our Sunnyvale, CA headquarters and you will be expected to be in-office at least 3 days per week. No relocation assistance is provided for this role. 

This role is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Planning: Develop and execute supply plans aligned with customer demand while optimizing inventory levels.
• Clear To Build (CTB): Manage CTB processes for hardware, recommending allocations during material shortages.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business goals, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Communication: Articulate business problems, present analyses, and make recommendations to various internal and external audiences.
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Support monthly S&OP reviews to ensure alignment on demand, supply and risk buy in the short and long term.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance planning processes, incorporating industry best practices. Implement reporting, tools, and methodologies to improve forecasting accuracy and streamline planning activities.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely and reliable material delivery. Collaborate on supplier development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis tools to analyze trends, evaluate performance metrics, and generate insights for decision-making. Provide regular reports and dashboards to management.

Key Qualifications:

• Education: BS degree in an analytical field (Math, Engineering, or equivalent). MS/MBA in Supply Chain or Operations is a plus.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in operations or supply chain planning or equivalent.
• Strong Excel modeling and analytical skills.
• Comfortable collecting, and analyzing data to make decisions with limited available data.
• Prior experience in demand forecasting, supply planning, or inventory management is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Experience with planning tools like Anaplan is a plus.
• Experience with PO placement and ERP systems is a plus.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation. The compensation bracket for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year. In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $125,000, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.

Your actual salary will be based on your experience, work location, certifications and the unique skills you bring to the role. If you are not based in our Redwood City office, the range above will be adjusted for the geographical differential associated with your actual work location.

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs.

For more information on how we modify your pay based on your location, please refer to our geographic differentials chart.  For details on our total rewards package, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-carbon.

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