Senior Supply Chain Manager

The Role

OpenLight, a fast-growing silicon photonics company, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to drive and scale our operations as we enter a new phase of our business. OpenLight is a well-funded privately held company with a mission to bring the benefits of Heterogeneous Integration to the market and has customers in a range of industries including AI and datacom, machine vision and LIDAR. As we expand our operations to meet unprecedented demand, this role will be central to enable our manufacturing ramp in a high growth market and will work closely with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to ensure continuity and quality across our supplier base.

What You Will Do

Own end-to-end supplier relationships across epitaxial growth (EPI), wafer fabrication (Fab), and backend processes including OSATs, bumping, and dicing, as well as PCB manufacturers, packaging and assembly houses

Manage purchase orders, lead times, and capacity allocations with key suppliers

Work with product management and sales to understand demand, forecast and lead time requirements from customers

Develop and maintain supply forecasts aligned with engineering roadmaps and production ramp plans

Proactively identify supply risks and drive mitigation strategies

Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and contractual terms with suppliers

Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers, tracking quality metrics, delivery performance, and cost

Coordinate new supplier qualification in collaboration with process and quality engineering teams

Maintain accurate supply chain data including forecasts, commitments, and inventory levels

Support engineering teams on material availability for R&D and pilot production runs

Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and supply chain processes

Your Background Includes

Minimum 10 years of supply chain or operations experience in a semiconductor or photonics environment

Familiarity with wafer fabrication, epitaxial growth, or compound semiconductor manufacturing

Experience managing backend processes (OSAT, dicing, bumping)

Strong communication and negotiation skills; comfortable engaging directly with supplier engineering and commercial teams

Ability to manage multiple suppliers and programs simultaneously in a fast-paced startup environment

Proficiency with Arena or supply chain management tools

Willingness and ability to travel, domestically or internationally, about once a quarter

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus

About OpenLight

OpenLight is growing as customer adoption and industry momentum continue to accelerate. The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving unprecedented demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical connectivity. We are addressing this challenge through a platform approach that simplifies the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and accelerates industry adoption.

As part of our team, you will contribute to technologies that enable AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing applications, next-generation photonic integration, and more. Our team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across technology, operations, and business growth.

If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.