Also
NPI Supply Chain Manager
Palo Alto
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$50kDetected 76 days ago
Supply ChainLogisticsProcurementThermal AnalysisPower ElectronicsAdaptability
About the role
- ALSO is launching several new platforms, and we're moving fast.
- This is a program-facing, cross-commodity NPI Supply Chain Manager role focused on new vehicle programs.
- You'll report to the Director of Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Supply Chain lead in program forums by providing updates, highlighting risks, and translating decisions into sourcing actions
- Develop sourcing strategies for new programs (make vs. buy, supplier selection, sourcing model, and risk approach)
- Partner with Staff GSMs across key commodity areas to align on suppliers and execution
- Drive RFQs end to end, ensuring BOM readiness, timely releases, and on-schedule sourcing decisions
- Manage program-level BOM cost by tracking against targets, identifying gaps, and driving cost reductions
- Collaborate with Finance and Engineering to set cost targets and validate supplier quotes
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Design, and Commercial to align sourcing with program goals
- Track and manage sourcing risks, including supplier readiness, capacity, and timing
- Ensure supplier readiness through launch, supporting builds, validation, and ramp to production
- Strong cross-functional partner who can align Product, Engineering, Design, Finance, and Commercial
Nice to have
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and standard automotive launch processes
- Exposure to global supply base management across North America, Europe, and Asia, including an understanding of regional cost structures, logistics, and trade considerations
- We're passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there-wherever it is you're headed.
- We're located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
- Ability to influence senior commodity leaders without direct ownership
- Solid program management skills, including managing complexity, driving execution, and delivering in fast-paced environments
- A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with a bias for getting things done, paired with the curiosity and adaptability to ramp quickly on new tools, commodities, and domains
- Bachelor's degree required
Compensation
- The salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Company info
- We're ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
- We're a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow.
- Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO-replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
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