Manager, Supply Chain and Assembl

Location: Electronic City, Bangalore, India

About HeadSpin:

HeadSpin, a PartnerOne portfolio company, is an AI-powered platform for testing, monitoring, and optimizing mobile apps and networks. Its machine-learning technology helps companies quickly identify performance issues and deliver optimal digital experiences.

With a robust infrastructure of real devices across 50+ locations, the HeadSpin Platform enables manual and automated app testing across devices, browsers, and network conditions. The platform leverages data science-driven analytics to track over 130+ performance monitoring KPIs. This gives businesses deep performance analysis, identifying issues, and quality-of-experience insights.

The Opportunity:

HeadSpin is establishing a new hardware design, manufacturing, and assembly operation in Bangalore, India, to support our global expansion. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Supply Chain and Assembly to play a pivotal role in setting up and leading our material sourcing, inventory management, and hardware assembly processes from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape a critical function within a growing and innovative company.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Supply Chain Development: Develop and implement a robust and cost-effective supply chain strategy for the procurement of electronic components, mechanical parts, and other materials required for hardware production.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Leverage existing connections and identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with reliable suppliers and manufacturers in India and potentially internationally.
• Sourcing and Procurement: Lead the sourcing and procurement process, including vendor negotiation, contract management, and ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of high-quality components.
• Inventory Management: Design and implement efficient inventory control systems to track stock levels, forecast demand, optimize warehouse operations, and minimize waste of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Assembly Operations Leadership: Establish and manage the hardware assembly processes, ensuring efficient workflows, adherence to quality standards, and achievement of production targets.
• Team Building and Management: Recruit, train, and lead the initial assembly team, fostering a productive, quality-focused, and collaborative work environment. As the operation grows, build and manage a scalable assembly team structure.
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain and assembly processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Collaboration with Engineering: Work closely with the hardware design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of designs, optimize component selection, and resolve any production-related issues.
• Quality Control Coordination: Collaborate with the quality assurance team to implement and monitor quality control procedures throughout the supply chain and assembly process.
• Logistics and Shipping Coordination: Oversee the inbound and outbound logistics of materials and finished goods.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets related to supply chain and assembly operations.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all relevant local regulations and company policies, and provide regular reports on key performance indicators.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (typically 4+ years) in sourcing, procurement, and/or manufacturing operations within the electronics or hardware industry.
• Demonstrable experience in building and managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, preferably in India.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in setting up or leading assembly operations is highly desirable.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for supply chain management, inventory control, and production tracking.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in local languages (e.g., Malayalam) would be an advantage.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to be a key player in establishing a new and strategic operation for a global technology leader.
• A challenging and rewarding role with significant impact and growth potential.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to build and lead a team from the ground up.