Global Supply Chain Manager, FATP

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for contract manufacturing supporting both NPI builds and production ramp.
• Identify, qualify, and manage global suppliers with the technical capability and manufacturing capacity to manufacture the final product.
• Partner with Industrial and Product Design Engineering teams to ensure materials, finishes, and construction methods align with product design intent, user experience, and manufacturability.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract development, including pricing agreements, tooling investments, and long-term supply agreements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness, component availability, and risk mitigation across EVT, DVT, and PVT through mass production.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through value engineering, material selection improvements, and supplier benchmarking.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness to ensure consistent execution.
• Collaborate with operations and contract manufacturers to ensure packaging and components integrate smoothly into factory builds and assembly processes.
• Identify potential supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Provide market intelligence and supplier insights related to materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities for packaging, softgoods, and accessories.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or commodity management within eyewear, hardware, or other consumer products.
• Experience managing suppliers for final assembly and packaging in eyewear or consumer products.
• Strong understanding of consumer product packaging, including retail packaging and protective packaging solutions.
• Experience partnering with a large cross functional team, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Module Engineering, etc, during product development.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and managing supplier readiness across EVT, DVT, PVT builds through production.
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements, including tooling and MVA contracts.
• Experience managing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.
• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers supporting consumer hardware production.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
• Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options