OpenAI
Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) - AI Infrastructure
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · San Francisco
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added 4 days ago
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
$226,000–$285,000
Location
Hybrid · San Francisco
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Software
Published by the employer
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around San Francisco, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
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- Source listing states candidate location: "San Francisco, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
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About the role
About the Team
OpenAI’s Hardware organization is building the infrastructure foundation for frontier AI systems. The Supply Chain organization is responsible for enabling scalable, resilient, and efficient supply chains across custom silicon, systems, networking, memory, storage, and rack-scale infrastructure.
The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) drives end-to-end material readiness and supply chain execution across the hardware lifecycle, from early architecture and sourcing strategy through production ramp and sustaining operations.
We are looking for experienced supply chain leaders who can operate across technical, commercial, and operational domains to ensure material readiness, supply continuity, and execution excellence for complex AI hardware programs.
About the Role
As a Supply Chain Program Manager, you will own material readiness and supply chain execution for critical hardware programs spanning custom silicon, systems, memory, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure.
You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Planning, Quality, and external suppliers to develop and execute scalable supply strategies that support aggressive product development and deployment timelines.
This role requires deep understanding of hardware supply chains, material planning, NPI execution, supplier management, and operational scaling in constrained and rapidly evolving environments.
Responsibilities
Material Readiness & Supply Planning - Own end-to-end material readiness across NPI and production phases, including building the necessary framework and processes for enablement.
Drive supply planning and execution for long lead-time and constrained commodities including ASICs, HBM, DDR, SSDs, networking, optics, power, thermal, and mechanicals.
Build and manage material readiness plans aligned to proto/pre-EVT, EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production schedules.
Monitor supply health, lead times, inventory positions, allocation risk, and capacity constraints.
Drive shortage management, allocation mitigation, and recovery planning.
Coordinate supply commits, forecast alignment, and supply continuity planning with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Cross-Functional Program Management - Partner with Engineering to translate product requirements into executable supply chain strategies.
Drive alignment across Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Quality, and Planning teams.
Coordinate with ODMs, CMs, and suppliers on material schedules, build readiness, and operational execution.
Lead material reviews, supply risk assessments, and executive-level program updates.
Establish governance models and operating cadences across internal and external stakeholders.
Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Management - Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to manage supply continuity and operational readiness.
Drive supplier accountability around lead times, commits, recovery plans, and escalation management.
Support commercial negotiations through operational and supply chain insights.
Coordinate material flow strategies across suppliers, hubs, manufacturing sites, and deployment locations.
Requirements
- ·Minimum Qualifications
- ·Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
- ·8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Program Management, Material Program Management, Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, or related hardware supply chain roles.
- ·Experience supporting complex hardware products through NPI and production ramps.
- ·Strong understanding of hardware supply chains, material planning, and supplier operations.
Benefits
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How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at OpenAI, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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