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Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) - AI Infrastructure

OpenAI· Scaling
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Hybrid (San Francisco)$226k - $285k + equityFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

OpenAI is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to drive end-to-end material readiness and supply chain execution for complex AI hardware programs, spanning custom silicon, systems, memory, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Material Readiness & Supply Planning - Own end-to-end material readiness across NPI and production phases, including building the necessary framework and processes for enablement.
  • Drive supply planning and execution for long lead-time and constrained commodities including ASICs, HBM, DDR, SSDs, networking, optics, power, thermal, and mechanicals.
  • Build and manage material readiness plans aligned to proto/pre-EVT, EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production schedules.
  • Monitor supply health, lead times, inventory positions, allocation risk, and capacity constraints.
  • Drive shortage management, allocation mitigation, and recovery planning.
  • Coordinate supply commits, forecast alignment, and supply continuity planning with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
  • Cross-Functional Program Management - Partner with Engineering to translate product requirements into executable supply chain strategies.
  • Drive alignment across Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Quality, and Planning teams.
  • Coordinate with ODMs, CMs, and suppliers on material schedules, build readiness, and operational execution.
  • Lead material reviews, supply risk assessments, and executive-level program updates.
  • Establish governance models and operating cadences across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Management - Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to manage supply continuity and operational readiness.
  • Drive supplier accountability around lead times, commits, recovery plans, and escalation management.
  • Support commercial negotiations through operational and supply chain insights.
  • Coordinate material flow strategies across suppliers, hubs, manufacturing sites, and deployment locations.
  • Evaluate second-source and supply resiliency strategies.
  • Process & Operational Scaling - Develop scalable material planning and execution mechanisms.
  • Improve forecast management, supply visibility, exception handling, and inventory planning processes.
  • Build dashboards and KPI frameworks for supply readiness, shortages, inventory exposure, and operational health.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain execution and operational processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Program Management, Material Program Management, Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, or related hardware supply chain roles.
  • Experience supporting complex hardware products through NPI and production ramps.
  • Strong understanding of hardware supply chains, material planning, and supplier operations.
  • Experience managing constrained supply environments and long lead-time commodities.
  • Experience working with ODMs, CMs, and global supplier ecosystems.
  • Strong analytical, program management, and executive communication skills.
  • Ability to drive cross-functional alignment in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.

Skills

Required:Material readiness planningSupply planningCross-functional program management

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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