Director, Supply Chain

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!

If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.

Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and highly experienced executive in Supply Chain Management to join our growing team in Taiwan. This pivotal role will be instrumental in establishing and nurturing our manufacturing ecosystem within the vibrant Taiwan semiconductor industry and its surrounding countries. You will be responsible for building strategic vendor relationships, ensuring seamless execution from product development through high-volume manufacturing. This is currently an Individual Contributor (IC) role, with the potential to build and lead a team as the business expands. 

Responsibilities:

• Ecosystem Development: Scope out and develop the local manufacturing ecosystem, including foundries, Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) providers, FAU vendors, equipment vendors etc.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build, cultivate, and manage strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and partners throughout the product lifecycle (development and high-volume manufacturing - HVM).
• Strategic Sourcing: Identify and qualify new suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements to secure optimal terms for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Supply Chain Operations: Lead the operational aspects of the supply chain in Taiwan/Asia, ensuring on-time delivery, quality control, and efficient inventory management.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, developing contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations teams to implement supply chain strategies with overall company objectives.
• Market Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and the competitive landscape within the Asian semiconductor manufacturing sector.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Must have experience in supply chain management within the semiconductor and/or hardware industry.
• Must have a strong, established network within the Asian Semiconductor Ecosystem (Foundries and OSAT).
• Proven track record of successfully scoping out, building, and managing vendor relationships from concept to high-volume production.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, assembly, and test.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, consistently meeting deadlines for projects within target schedules.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with ability to conduct high-stakes technical meetings in either language.
• About 20% travel, locally and regionally within Asia, will be required.

Preferred Qualification:

• Optical assembly/test experience will be preferred.
• Master’s degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Savings Matching Program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model
• Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Export Control

Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.