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Supply Chain Manager

Tower Semiconductor
Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660
On-siteUSD 130,000 - 137,000 / year

About this role

Job title: Supply Chain Manager

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Planning and Purchasing Manager to oversee the end-to-end material lifecycle at our manufacturing site. You will be responsible for ensuring non-stop production through meticulous demand planning, proactive sourcing, and high-level stakeholder collaboration. This role combines operational excellence with people leadership, requiring a candidate who can navigate complex global supply chains while fostering a high-performing local team.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee end-to-end material lifecycle at the manufacturing site, ensuring non-stop production through meticulous demand planning, proactive sourcing, and high-level stakeholder collaboration.
  • Lead planning, timely ordering and on-time delivery of materials and spare parts; manage escalations related to confirmation or delivery issues.
  • Source and manage domestic service contracts, from commercial negotiations to service quality assurance and supplier relationships.
  • Manage and develop a small team of buyers and materials planners; collaborate with strategic global procurement to represent site requirements and ensure corporate rule execution.
  • Represent the Supply Chain department to internal stakeholders (process and equipment engineering groups, facility, R&D, business units, IT, finance).
  • Streamline processes and eliminate non-value adding activities; improve IT supporting systems and applications.
  • Lead and manage demand planning, supply planning, and purchasing to support semiconductor manufacturing and customer requirements.
  • Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term material plans considering capacity constraints, lead times, and yield variability.
  • Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and services critical to semiconductor production.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to align supply plans with business objectives.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory levels, material availability, cost, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and trade requirements.
  • Lead, coach, and develop planning and purchasing teams to build strong organizational capabilities.
  • Utilize ERP and planning systems to support data-driven decision-making.

What We're Looking For

  • BS degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent); MBA preferred.
  • 3 years of experience in planning and purchasing.
  • SAP experience required; significant experience in managing material purchasing and service contracts.
  • Proven experience in sourcing and commercial negotiations.
  • Solid understanding of domestic and international logistics.
  • Contract drafting & review, risk mitigation, negotiation, compliance, and record management experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to process high volumes of complex data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor supply chain operations, including long lead-time materials and capacity-driven planning.
  • Expertise in demand planning, MRP, supply planning, and procurement processes.
  • Advanced experience with ERP systems and planning tools.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Nice to Have

  • MBA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $130,000/year - $137,000/year USD.
  • Industry-leading healthcare.
  • Community outreach programs.
  • Savings and investments programs.
  • Educational resources.
  • Opportunities to network and connect.
  • Recruiting incentive program.
  • Employee recognition programs.

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