This position is for a Sr Supply Chain Mgr to lead the operations, performance, and relationship management of Hyve's global Contract Manufacturers (CMs). Based in Taiwan, this role is critical to ensuring CM factory readiness, long-term capacity planning, cost control, and execution to support Hyve's rapid growth across AI and hyperscale customer programs.
Key Responsibilities CM Management
- Own the business relationship with key CMs and serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for all CM-related issues.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team by providing clear direction, performance management, and mentorship to support team growth and accountability.
- Drive weekly CM reviews to manage factory readiness, build execution, material availability, test fixture readiness, and delivery schedules.
- Lead long-term CM capacity planning to ensure alignment with Hyve's demand forecast and support scalable customer growth.
- Partner with Sales to support customer RFQs by ensuring CMs provide timely and accurate cost breakdowns aligned with customer-specific formats.
- Drive cost management across assigned CMs, including cost reduction initiatives, NRE negotiation, and cost structure reviews.
- Oversee and ensure supplier agreementsincluding MSAs, SOWs, and SLAsare in place and accurately reflect the agreed scope, deliverables, and service levels.
- Monitor and improve CM performance metrics, including on-time delivery, schedule flexibility, responsiveness, and escalation closure rates.
- Prepare and present executive-level reporting and QBRs for each CM, highlighting key performance data, risks, and action plans.
- Drive continuous improvement and digitization initiatives to increase operational speed, visibility, and scalability across CM operations.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA a plus)
- 8+ years of relevant supply chain or contract manufacturing operations experience
- 5+ years of people management experience, preferably with direct CM/ODM oversight
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills
- Direct experience managing contract manufacturers across Asia (Taiwan, China, Vietnam)
- Proven ability to drive results in high-growth, fast-paced environments
- Deep understanding of CM cost models and cost control levers
- Fluent in Mandarin and English preferred
