Supply Chain / Commodity Manager
The Supply Chain / Commodity Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless execution within the assigned area of Ichor’s supply chain. The Supply Chain Manager will participate in setting the strategic direction of the supply chain organization and passionately drive continuous improvements that exceed internal and external customer expectations. This versatile, broad based, highly matrixed operations role is an opportunity to develop and own a supply chain that optimizes delivery, cash flow, and the cost of goods sold for assigned commodities, products, or projects. Candidates will support key initiatives in one or more of three key functions: Supplier Management, Supply Chain Project Management, and New Product Development (NPD).
Roles & Responsibilities
Supplier Management
Develops commodity strategies and oversees the selection and management of suppliers in line with the strategy.
Manages key supplier relationships, focusing on cost optimization, continuity of supply and resolution of problems in addition to supplier technology roadmaps, and supplier onboarding.
Ensures adequate capacity in the supply chain for assigned commodities / suppliers, coordinating forecasts, and addressing end-of-life requirements.
Defines sourcing contracts/supply agreements including JDA’s and MSA’s, ensuring alignment with flow-down requirements, capacity, cost, and commercial needs.
Implements Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) programs such as Kanban and safety stock replenishment contracts, including analysis, coordinates ERP system setup, and ensures contractual alignment.
Collaborates with relevant functions on first article plans for second sourcing and initial qualification.
Oversees supplier management process, improving key supplier performance metrics through audits, qualifications, scorecards, and improvement plans.
Role requires 10% Annual travel domestic and international.
Supply Chain Project Management
Identifies or is assigned to lead continuous improvement opportunities across the global supply chain
Drives process improvements and resolves complex supply chain issues.
Other duties as assigned.
New Product Development
Ensure NPD BOM items are purchased at lead time through, coordinating demand load with Business Units and Planning (MRP, Independent demand or Indirect Purchase Requisitions)
Provides sourcing direction and coordinates RFQ packages with the support of Buyers and Global Supply Managers
Coordinates PO tracking through Buyers
ECO analysis, approval, and coordination of implementation to the supply chain for new products
Ensure pre BOM alignment on product structure and related sourcing strategy for commodities and lead times are agreed on and understood by the product development team and documented as the plan of record
Participates in defining engineering milestones for design completion (aligned to build plan) (sub-assemblies, commodities, and cost reduction opportunities) to enable low cost regional sourcing
Works with Manufacturing Engineering to set up BOM structures and sourcing parameters
On assigned products, responsible for tracking and driving:
Cost reduction plans and actions including optimization of cost for turnkey assemblies
Develops product specific cost reduction roadmaps
Understands and can demonstrate, diagram, and measure all value-add activities in a products value chain
Leadership
Within project teams foster a culture of accountability & commitment to stated goals and objectives. Ensure an organizational culture of transparent communication, early visibility / escalation of issues, and urgency for corrective action by emphasizing root cause understanding and continuous improvement.
Key Metrics
Supply base consolidation and optimization
On time delivery
New product time to market
Measurable Improvements in operational efficiencies
Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Material Availability
Lead Time Reduction
Cost Reduction / Cost Avoidance
Supplier Quality Performance
Dual Source Qualification Completion
Product Gross Margin Improvement
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Skills
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain executive level relationships with suppliers of assigned commodities
Strong leader, self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, hands-on and results driven.
Ability to influence cross functional teams including technical decision makers
Complete knowledge of all aspects of purchasing, supplier selection, cost analysis and negotiation, planning, master scheduling and program management
Work independently in fast paced environment
Contract management, negotiation and implementation
Ability to concisely communicate escalations, requirements and issues to suppliers, stakeholders, peers and upper management with clarity
Experience working in ERP & PLM systems; Oracle & Agile Preferred
Education and Required Experience
Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations management, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Prefer a candidate that has experience across several operational disciplines in a new product development environment. Candidate will possess extensive experience in a minimum of two skills in the following areas: procurement, planning, production management, master scheduling, factory engineering, logistics and program management.
Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, operations, procurement, planning, or New Product Development (NPD) environments. Candidates with 10+ years of progressive operations and supply chain experience are strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of contract manufacturing environment and management of global commodity strategies through a third party provider
Proven record of managing and driving Continuous Process Improvement activities. Strong analytical skills, ability to identify root cause for action/resolution
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor degree in Business or Engineering
- MBA
- Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain, operations, procurement, planning, or NPD environments
- Experience working in ERP and PLM systems
- Experience with Oracle and Agile (PLM) systems
- Proven record managing continuous process improvement and strong analytical/root-cause skills
- Complete knowledge of purchasing, supplier selection, cost analysis and negotiation, planning, master scheduling and program management
- Experience managing contract manufacturing environments and global commodity strategies through third-party providers
- Ability to implement Demand Driven MRP programs (DDMRP), Kanban, and safety-stock replenishment contracts
- Contract management, negotiation and implementation experience
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication and ability to influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders
- Willingness and ability to travel ~10% annually (domestic and international)
- Must be a US Person (ITAR compliance: U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
