Board Supply Chain Senior Manager

San Josefull timeOn Site

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senior

$165k–$210k

H1B: yes

Astera Labs Board Supply Chain Senior Manager leading end-to-end supply chain operations for PCBA boards at Astera Labs. Responsible for supply chain strategy, supplier management, and ensuring reliable delivery in a hyper-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Astera Labs is seeking a Board Supply Chain Senior Manager to lead supply chain strategy and execution for our board products. You will own the end-to-end flow of boards, from component and PCB supply through assembly, test, and delivery, ensuring supply is secure, resilient, and aligned to demand.
This role is critical to scaling purpose-built connectivity solutions as Astera Labs grows its rack-scale AI infrastructure portfolio. You will lead planning and supplier execution, partner with engineering, operations, and quality, and build the processes and metrics that keep our boards shipping reliably in a hyper-growth environment.
Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for PCBA boards, including component supply, PCB fabrication, assembly, test, and delivery.
Review inventory, work-in-progress, and finished goods against demand to set build plans and net supply requirements.
Drive demand and supply planning, material availability, and build schedules to meet customer commitments.
Monitor output delivery schedules and quantities from contract manufacturers, and drive corrective actions when outputs fall short of plan.
Monitor supplier delivery schedules and output quantities for components and PCBs, and drive corrective actions when supply falls short of plan.
Establish scalable processes, systems, and operating cadences that support growth.
Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Management
Manage relationships and performance of contract manufacturers, PCB and assembly partners, and component suppliers.
Lead supplier reviews covering on-time delivery, lead times, capacity, quality, and corrective actions.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainSalary range is $165

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
8+ years of experience managing people or teams in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing.
Experience in PCBA hardware manufacturing, specifically within electronics assembly and contract manufacturing environments.
Strong working knowledge of material requirements planning, supply-demand planning, inventory management, and supplier management.
Proven ability to manage supplier performance and resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP or MRP systems, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Preferred

Experience managing supply chains for data center, networking, or AI infrastructure products.
Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers in Asia.
Experience building planning dashboards and data-driven operating metrics using Microsoft tools.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and drive resolution in a high-growth environment.
Salary range is $165,000.00 to $210,000.00 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.