Senior Supply Chain Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
The Role
OpenLight, a fast-growing silicon photonics company, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to drive and scale our operations as we enter a new phase of our business. OpenLight is a well-funded privately held company with a mission to bring the benefits of Heterogeneous Integration to the market and has customers in a range of industries including AI and datacom, machine vision and LIDAR. As we expand our operations to meet unprecedented demand, this role will be central to enable our manufacturing ramp in a high growth market and will work closely with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to ensure continuity and quality across our supplier base.
What You Will Do
Own end-to-end supplier relationships across epitaxial growth (EPI), wafer fabrication (Fab), and backend processes including OSATs, bumping, and dicing, as well as PCB manufacturers, packaging and assembly houses
Manage purchase orders, lead times, and capacity allocations with key suppliers
Work with product management and sales to understand demand, forecast and lead time requirements from customers
Develop and maintain supply forecasts aligned with engineering roadmaps and production ramp plans
Proactively identify supply risks and drive mitigation strategies
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and contractual terms with suppliers
Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers, tracking quality metrics, delivery performance, and cost
Coordinate new supplier qualification in collaboration with process and quality engineering teams
Maintain accurate supply chain data including forecasts, commitments, and inventory levels
Support engineering teams on material availability for R&D and pilot production runs
Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and supply chain processes
Your Background Includes
Minimum 10 years of supply chain or operations experience in a semiconductor or photonics environment
Familiarity with wafer fabrication, epitaxial growth, or compound semiconductor manufacturing
Experience managing backend processes (OSAT, dicing, bumping)
Strong communication and negotiation skills; comfortable engaging directly with supplier engineering and commercial teams
Ability to manage multiple suppliers and programs simultaneously in a fast-paced startup environment
Proficiency with Arena or supply chain management tools
Willingness and ability to travel, domestically or internationally, about once a quarter
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus
About OpenLight
OpenLight is growing as customer adoption and industry momentum continue to accelerate. The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving unprecedented demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical connectivity. We are addressing this challenge through a platform approach that simplifies the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and accelerates industry adoption.
As part of our team, you will contribute to technologies that enable AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing applications, next-generation photonic integration, and more. Our team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across technology, operations, and business growth.
If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.