Supply Chain Director Jobs in California
Supply Chain Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in manufacturing, technology hardware, retail distribution, and life sciences, with openings at every level from first-time director to senior vice president of supply chain. Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego are the largest hiring hubs, where companies like Apple, Amazon, and Johnson & Johnson maintain significant operations and ongoing demand for supply chain leadership. The most sought-after specialties right now are end-to-end procurement transformation, global logistics and vendor risk management, and operations leadership tied to semiconductor or biotech supply networks. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Hark
Hark is an artificial intelligence company building advanced, personalized intelligence. One that is proactive, multimodal, and capable of interacting with the world through speech, text, vision, and persistent memory.
We're pairing that intelligence with next-generation hardware to create a universal interface between humans and machines. While today's AI largely operates through chat boxes and decade-old devices, Hark is focused on what comes next: agentic systems that interact naturally with people and the real world.
To get there, we're developing multimodal models and next-generation AI hardware together - designed from the ground up as a single, unified interface for a new era of intelligent systems.
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Electronics Strategic Supply Chain Manager to own the sourcing strategy, commercial execution, and supply readiness for critical electronics used in next-generation AI hardware. This role is designed for a hands-on, high-ownership GSM with experience in high-volume electronics environments, including PCBA, EMS / contract manufacturing, semiconductor and passive components, RF / connectivity modules, flex circuits, and other board-level or module-level technologies.
This is a build-and-scale role, not a maintenance role. You will define the electronics supply base, lead strategic sourcing decisions, negotiate commercial agreements, drive cost and capacity outcomes, and ensure suppliers can support aggressive NPI and mass production ramps. You will partner closely with EE, ME, PD, firmware, quality, operations, finance, legal, and manufacturing partners to move technologies from concept and prototype through New Product Introduction and sustained production.
The ideal candidate has strong electronics commodity depth, sharp commercial judgment, technical fluency, and the operating intensity required to solve difficult allocation, lead time, quality, cost, and ramp problems. You must be able to work with incomplete information, create structure in ambiguity, push suppliers for data-backed commitments, and drive internal alignment quickly.
Responsibilities
- Own strategic sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management for electronics commodities, including PCB Assembly, EMS / Contract Manufacture services, semiconductors, RF / connectivity, flex circuits, connectors, and other critical EE components.
- Lead end-to-end RFQ, supplier selection, sourcing award, cost negotiation, contract execution, NDA, supply agreement, MSA, SOW, NRE, tooling, CapEx, and Terms & Conditions activities for electronics suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Drive PCB Assembly and EMS commercial readiness, including BOM cost management, SMT / test cost breakdown, yield assumptions, equipment and fixture amortization, capacity plans, line readiness, Clear-to-build (CTB) visibility, and production ramp support.
- Manage electronics allocation and long-lead risk across NPI and production, including wafer capacity, semiconductor lead times, NCNR exposure, risk buys, EOL / LTB plans, buffer strategy, supplier commits, and escalation paths.
- Negotiate piece price, payment terms, liability coverage, warranty, quality obligations, IP / confidentiality protections, capacity reservations, pull-in / push-out terms, cancellation rights, and long-lead material exposure.
- Support aggressive NPI builds and mass-production ramps by ensuring material readiness, PO placement, capacity confirmation, supplier ramp plans, risk reporting, and clear ownership across engineering, operations, quality, finance, legal, and manufacturing partners.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in strategic supply management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply-chain program management for high-volume electronics; strong candidates with 7+ years and deep PCBA / EMS ownership will also be considered.
- Direct experience managing electronics commodities such as PCBA, EMS / CM, semiconductors, memory, RF, modules, flex circuits, connectors, passives, or other board-level / module-level technologies across NPI and sustained production.
- Proven track record negotiating complex commercial agreements covering price, NRE, tooling, CapEx, capacity, lead time, payment terms, liability, warranty, and long-term supply commitments — with measurable cost and supply outcomes.
- Ability to read and challenge supplier cost breakdowns across PCBA and EMS structures, including SMT, test, fixtures, labor, yield, scrap, overhead, and amortization; experience building should-cost models to support fact-based negotiation.
- High urgency, high accountability, and strong project-management discipline; able to drive alignment across engineering, operations, finance, legal, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing partners while managing multiple priorities in parallel.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $300,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components and benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
About Hark
Hark is an artificial intelligence company building advanced, personalized intelligence. One that is proactive, multimodal, and capable of interacting with the world through speech, text, vision, and persistent memory.
We're pairing that intelligence with next-generation hardware to create a universal interface between humans and machines. While today's AI largely operates through chat boxes and decade-old devices, Hark is focused on what comes next: agentic systems that interact naturally with people and the real world.
To get there, we're developing multimodal models and next-generation AI hardware together - designed from the ground up as a single, unified interface for a new era of intelligent systems.
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Electronics Strategic Supply Chain Manager to own the sourcing strategy, commercial execution, and supply readiness for critical electronics used in next-generation AI hardware. This role is designed for a hands-on, high-ownership GSM with experience in high-volume electronics environments, including PCBA, EMS / contract manufacturing, semiconductor and passive components, RF / connectivity modules, flex circuits, and other board-level or module-level technologies.
This is a build-and-scale role, not a maintenance role. You will define the electronics supply base, lead strategic sourcing decisions, negotiate commercial agreements, drive cost and capacity outcomes, and ensure suppliers can support aggressive NPI and mass production ramps. You will partner closely with EE, ME, PD, firmware, quality, operations, finance, legal, and manufacturing partners to move technologies from concept and prototype through New Product Introduction and sustained production.
The ideal candidate has strong electronics commodity depth, sharp commercial judgment, technical fluency, and the operating intensity required to solve difficult allocation, lead time, quality, cost, and ramp problems. You must be able to work with incomplete information, create structure in ambiguity, push suppliers for data-backed commitments, and drive internal alignment quickly.
Responsibilities
- Own strategic sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management for electronics commodities, including PCB Assembly, EMS / Contract Manufacture services, semiconductors, RF / connectivity, flex circuits, connectors, and other critical EE components.
- Lead end-to-end RFQ, supplier selection, sourcing award, cost negotiation, contract execution, NDA, supply agreement, MSA, SOW, NRE, tooling, CapEx, and Terms & Conditions activities for electronics suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Drive PCB Assembly and EMS commercial readiness, including BOM cost management, SMT / test cost breakdown, yield assumptions, equipment and fixture amortization, capacity plans, line readiness, Clear-to-build (CTB) visibility, and production ramp support.
- Manage electronics allocation and long-lead risk across NPI and production, including wafer capacity, semiconductor lead times, NCNR exposure, risk buys, EOL / LTB plans, buffer strategy, supplier commits, and escalation paths.
- Negotiate piece price, payment terms, liability coverage, warranty, quality obligations, IP / confidentiality protections, capacity reservations, pull-in / push-out terms, cancellation rights, and long-lead material exposure.
- Support aggressive NPI builds and mass-production ramps by ensuring material readiness, PO placement, capacity confirmation, supplier ramp plans, risk reporting, and clear ownership across engineering, operations, quality, finance, legal, and manufacturing partners.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in strategic supply management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply-chain program management for high-volume electronics; strong candidates with 7+ years and deep PCBA / EMS ownership will also be considered.
- Direct experience managing electronics commodities such as PCBA, EMS / CM, semiconductors, memory, RF, modules, flex circuits, connectors, passives, or other board-level / module-level technologies across NPI and sustained production.
- Proven track record negotiating complex commercial agreements covering price, NRE, tooling, CapEx, capacity, lead time, payment terms, liability, warranty, and long-term supply commitments — with measurable cost and supply outcomes.
- Ability to read and challenge supplier cost breakdowns across PCBA and EMS structures, including SMT, test, fixtures, labor, yield, scrap, overhead, and amortization; experience building should-cost models to support fact-based negotiation.
- High urgency, high accountability, and strong project-management discipline; able to drive alignment across engineering, operations, finance, legal, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing partners while managing multiple priorities in parallel.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $300,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components and benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Supply Chain Director Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tesla55
- Northrop Grumman27
- Oracle20
- Anduril16
- Amazon16
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software12
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Manufacturing7
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Science & Research2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, or a related business field
- Minimum of eight to ten years of progressive supply chain or operations experience
- Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional teams and third-party logistics partners
- Proficiency with enterprise planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred by most mid-to-large California employers
- Experience operating in regulated California industries such as life sciences, food and beverage, or defense
Supply Chain Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supply chain director in California?
There is no state-issued license required to work as a supply chain director in California, so the path runs through education and employer-recognized credentials. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or engineering, and a significant number prefer a master's or MBA. Industry certifications from APICS, specifically the CSCP or CPIM, carry real weight with California hiring managers across manufacturing, tech, and life sciences employers.
How much do supply chain directors make in California?
Supply chain directors in California earn a median of about $123,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,260 for the lowest 10% to over $208,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire supply chain directors in California?
Employers hiring supply chain directors in California right now include Tesla, Northrop Grumman, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major retail distribution centers, and life sciences manufacturers means demand for supply chain leadership is consistent across both large corporations and high-growth companies.
Which California cities have the most supply chain director jobs?
Santa Clara, Fremont, and Palo Alto have the most supply chain director openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its port activity, retail distribution, and manufacturing base, while the Bay Area reflects demand from technology and semiconductor companies, and San Diego's concentration of biotech and defense contractors sustains a strong and distinct cluster of supply chain leadership roles.
Are there remote supply chain director jobs in California?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles because supply chain directors are often expected to be present at distribution centers, manufacturing floors, or with vendor teams. About 53% of supply chain director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the positions most likely to be remote are those focused on strategic procurement, vendor management, or network design rather than hands-on operations oversight.
How can I get hired as a supply chain director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a director role from a senior manager or operations manager position within a California employer that promotes from within, particularly in retail, food and beverage, or technology hardware. Large California companies including those in the aerospace, distribution, and life sciences sectors run rotational operations programs and hire supply chain analysts or planners as entry points. Earning an APICS certification and building ERP system proficiency in adjacent roles such as procurement manager, logistics manager, or demand planner gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for their first director-level position.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to supply chain director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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