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Supply Chain Manager

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to build a high-performing supply chain that supports rapid growth while maintaining quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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Ho Chi Minh City
Full-time

Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for building and managing Nextwaves' end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, supplier management, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and demand planning.

This role is expected to establish scalable systems and processes that support Nextwaves' transition from an early-stage startup into a leading technology manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronic components, PCBs, antennas, mechanical parts, RFID products, and manufacturing materials.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements.
  • Reduce material costs while maintaining quality and delivery performance.

Supply Planning

  • Develop demand forecasts together with Sales and Customer Success.
  • Build production and procurement plans aligned with customer demand.
  • Ensure material availability for manufacturing while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Improve inventory turnover and working capital efficiency.

Supplier Management

  • Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
  • Conduct supplier evaluations and business reviews.
  • Develop secondary sourcing strategies to reduce supply risks.

Logistics

  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics.
  • Optimize shipping costs and lead times.
  • Coordinate import/export documentation and customs clearance.
  • Ensure timely delivery to customers.

Inventory Management

  • Maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Establish inventory policies including safety stock and reorder points.
  • Improve inventory accuracy and cycle counting processes.
  • Minimize obsolete inventory.

Process Improvement

  • Design and implement scalable supply chain processes.
  • Develop procurement SOPs and supplier qualification procedures.
  • Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards.
  • Support ERP/MRP implementation and optimization.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

  • Sales to forecast customer demand.
  • Customer Success to prioritize customer deliveries.
  • Engineering to support new product introduction (NPI).
  • Manufacturing to ensure production continuity.
  • Finance to optimize inventory and cash flow.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • On-time supplier delivery
  • On-time customer delivery
  • Inventory turnover
  • Material cost reduction
  • Supplier quality performance
  • Purchase price variance (PPV)
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Stock-out rate
  • Lead time reduction
  • Working capital efficiency

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
  • 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations.
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing or industrial products.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong English communication skills.

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following industries:

  • RFID
  • Electronics manufacturing
  • Industrial automation
  • Semiconductor
  • Telecommunications
  • EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)

Experience working with suppliers in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, or Southeast Asia is highly desirable.

Leadership Expectations

The successful candidate will:

  • Build the Supply Chain function from the ground up.
  • Create scalable processes rather than relying on manual work.
  • Make data-driven decisions.
  • Develop strong supplier partnerships.
  • Collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Finance.
  • Grow into the future Head of Supply Chain as Nextwaves scales.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months, the Supply Chain Manager is expected to:

  • Establish a reliable supplier network.
  • Implement production planning and inventory management processes.
  • Improve on-time delivery performance.
  • Reduce material costs through strategic sourcing.
  • Increase inventory accuracy and inventory turns.
  • Develop KPIs and operational dashboards.
  • Build a scalable supply chain capable of supporting the company's next stage of growth.

Why Join Nextwaves

At Nextwaves, you will have the opportunity to build the supply chain of a fast-growing technology company from an early stage. Your work will directly influence product quality, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and the company's long-term success.

This is not a maintenance role. It is an opportunity to build a world-class supply chain organization that will support Nextwaves' growth and long-term vision.