Supply Chain Manager
About Us
Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, from solving complex connectivity issues to speeding time to market to enhancing wireless signals. Our products are offered in three distinct sub-brands: Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain's expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with our focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplify the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, we are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive, and consumer markets. Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China. At Airgain, “We Simplify Wireless” is not only our tagline, but our creed and passion.
Essential Function
- Order Execution & Delivery
- Align supply with demand to support production schedules, product forecasts, and customer commitments
- Drive on-time delivery performance across suppliers and contract manufacturing partners
- Manage material shortages, allocations, and escalation paths to minimize disruption
- Cost & Margin Management
- Lead cost reduction initiatives across BOM and supplier pricing
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Partner with Finance to improve margin visibility and drive profitability
- Supply Planning & Continuity
- Manage supply pipeline planning across current and future product demand
- Identify and mitigate risks related to long lead-time, allocation, and single-source components
- Develop and execute supply continuity plans to prevent production disruption
- Ensure alignment between forecasting, supply planning, and financial performance
- Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process in partnership with Sales, Finance, and Operations to align demand, supply, and financial plans
- Manage component end-of-life and obsolescence risk, including last-time-buy planning
- Define, track, and report key supply chain metrics (on-time delivery, inventory turns, cost savings, supplier scorecards) to the VP, Operations
- Inventory & Cash Flow Optimization
- Manage inventory levels, turns, and excess & obsolete exposure
- Align purchasing decisions with working capital and cash flow objectives
- Balance supply availability with financial targets and demand variability
- Supplier & Commodity Strategy
- Develop sourcing strategies for key commodities and components
- Lead supplier selection, qualification support, and ongoing performance management
- Drive manufacturing partner accountability in partnership with operations team
- Partner with Quality on supplier quality performance, scorecards, and corrective actions
New Product Introduction & Component Compliance
- Partner with Engineering early in new product introduction (NPI) on component selection, approved vendor list development, and design-for-supply-chain