Senior Global Supply Manager

Senior GSM Manager

The Senior GSM Manager is responsible for leading a team of Global Supply Management professionals to ensure end-to-end supply continuity, supplier performance, and inventory optimization across global operations. This role partners closely with GCM, OE/CF, Sales, Operations, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and key suppliers to develop and execute supply strategies that support business growth, customer commitments, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Global Supply Management (GSM) team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers to ensure sustainable supply, competitive commercial terms, and long-term partnership success.
• Drive global supply planning and execution to meet customer demand while mitigating supply risks and constraints.
• Monitor supplier capacity, allocation, lead times, and material availability to proactively address potential shortages and disruptions.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply challenges and develop contingency plans for critical components and materials.
• Manage global inventory strategy, balancing supply assurance, inventory health, working capital, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor inventory targets, excess and obsolete inventory reduction initiatives, and supply-demand alignment processes.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics, inventory trends, and business forecasts to support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Commodity Management teams on supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and business continuity plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes, tools, systems, and supplier management practices.
• Support new product introductions, product transitions, and lifecycle management activities from a supply perspective.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations on supply risks, inventory positions, supplier performance, and mitigation actions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Operations Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Global Supply Management, Planning, or Operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of people manager experience in semi-conductor industry.
• Proven experience managing global suppliers and complex supply chains in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and supplier performance management. Master of AI tools preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in shortage management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and advanced data analysis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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