VP of Supply Chain (Semiconductors & AI)

VP of Supply Chain (Semiconductors & AI) at SBT VP of Supply Chain (Semiconductors & AI) at SBT in Santa Rosa, California Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

SBT is the exclusive executive recruiting firm for this confidential position. This startup company is a leader in advanced AI infrastructure, developing next-generation compute platforms that enable large-scale artificial intelligence workloads across enterprise and hyperscale environments. Operating at the intersection of semiconductor innovation, high-performance systems, and data center technology, the company is rapidly scaling its global hardware operations to meet accelerating market demand. Supply Chain Strategy & Execution Own the end-to-end supply chain strategy across semiconductor sourcing, advanced components, systems manufacturing, integration, and global fulfillment for large-scale AI infrastructure deployments. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, finance, and commercial leadership to align supply chain execution with product roadmaps, customer demand, and growth objectives. Strategic Supplier & Manufacturing Partnerships Build and manage executive relationships with key chip suppliers, ODM/EMS partners, and strategic manufacturing ecosystem providers. Negotiate long-term supplier and manufacturing agreements focused on capacity access, supply assurance, scalability, and operational performance. Demand Planning, Forecasting & Capacity Management Lead forecasting, demand planning, and inventory strategies for critical semiconductor and high-performance compute hardware environments. Drive long-range capacity planning and supply allocation strategies in constrained component and manufacturing markets. Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience Develop mitigation strategies for supply continuity risks related to single-source components, geopolitical exposure, manufacturing concentration, and long lead-time semiconductors. Establish resilient sourcing and operational contingency plans to improve supply predictability, deployment execution, and business continuity. Operational Scale Lead operational readiness for rapid scaling, including supplier onboarding, manufacturing expansion, and global deployment growth. Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization with deep expertise across semiconductor sourcing, hardware operations, manufacturing, and logistics. Qualifications Deep expertise in semiconductor, AI infrastructure, or high-performance hardware supply chains, including both chip sourcing and systems manufacturing environments. Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with semiconductor suppliers, ODM/EMS partners, and global manufacturing ecosystem providers. Strong experience in supply planning, capacity management, and allocation strategies within constrained component and manufacturing markets. Ability to operate across both executive-level strategy and hands-on operational execution within fast-scaling hardware and infrastructure organizations.