OpenAI· Hardware· San Francisco
Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) - AI Infrastructure
Comp$226K – $285K
Classified Tasks (22)
Automate 0%Augment 77%Human-Only 23%
Augment (17)
AI assists, human decides
Own material readiness and supply chain execution for critical hardware programs spanning custom silicon, systems, memory, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure.
operational
Own end-to-end material readiness across NPI and production phases and build frameworks and processes for enablement.
operational
Drive supply planning and execution for long-lead and constrained commodities (ASICs, HBM, DDR, SSDs, networking, optics, power, thermal, mechanicals).
operational
Build and manage material readiness plans aligned to proto/pre-EVT, EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production schedules.
operational
Monitor supply health, lead times, inventory positions, allocation risk, and capacity constraints.
analytical
Drive shortage management, allocation mitigation, and recovery planning.
operational
Coordinate supply commits, forecast alignment, and supply continuity planning with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
communication
Partner with Engineering to translate product requirements into executable supply chain strategies.
technical
Coordinate with ODMs, CMs, and suppliers on material schedules, build readiness, and operational execution.
communication
Manage supply continuity and operational readiness with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
operational
Support commercial negotiations by providing operational and supply chain insights.
analytical
Coordinate material flow strategies across suppliers, hubs, manufacturing sites, and deployment locations.
operational
Evaluate second-source options and develop supply resiliency strategies.
analytical
Develop scalable material planning and execution mechanisms.
operational
Improve forecast management, supply visibility, exception handling, and inventory planning processes.
operational
Build dashboards and KPI frameworks for supply readiness, shortages, inventory exposure, and operational health.
analytical
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain execution and operational processes.
leadership
Human-Only (5)
Requires human judgment
Collaborate with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Planning, Quality, and external suppliers to develop and execute scalable supply strategies supporting aggressive product development and deployment timelines.
leadership
Drive alignment across Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Quality, and Planning teams.
leadership
Lead material reviews, supply risk assessments, and executive-level program updates.
leadership
Establish governance models and operating cadences across internal and external stakeholders.
leadership
Drive supplier accountability around lead times, commits, recovery plans, and escalation management.
leadership
Job description
Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) - AI Infrastructure | OpenAI Careers ## Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) - AI Infrastructure Hardware - San Francisco Apply now(opens in a new window) **About the Team** OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops silicon and system-level solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. The team is responsible for building the next generation of AI-native silicon while working closely with software and research partners to co-design hardware tightly integrated with AI models. In addition to delivering production-grade silicon for OpenAI’s supercomputing infrastructure, the team also creates custom design tools and methodologies that accelerate innovation and enable hardware optimized specifically for AI. **About the Role** As a Supply Chain Program Manager, you will own material readiness and supply chain execution for critical hardware programs spanning custom silicon, systems, memory, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Planning, Quality, and external suppliers to develop and execute scalable supply strategies that support aggressive product development and deployment timelines. This role requires deep understanding of hardware supply chains, material planning, NPI execution, supplier management, and operational scaling in constrained and rapidly evolving environments. **In this role you will:** * Material Readiness & Supply Planning - Own end-to-end material readiness across NPI and production phases, including building the necessary framework and processes for enablement. * Drive supply planning and execution for long lead-time and constrained commodities including ASICs, HBM, DDR, SSDs, networking, optics, power, thermal, and mechanicals. * Build and manage material readiness plans aligned to proto/pre-EVT, EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production schedules. * Monitor supply health, lead times, inventory positions, allocation risk, and capacity constraints. * Drive shortage management, allocation mitigation, and recovery planning. * Coordinate supply commits, forecast alignment, and supply continuity planning with suppliers and manufacturing partners. * Cross-Functional Program Management - Partner with Engineering to translate product requirements into executable supply chain strategies. * Drive alignment across Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Quality, and Planning teams. * Coordinate with ODMs, CMs, and suppliers on material schedules, build readiness, and operational execution. * Lead material reviews, supply risk assessments, and executive-level program updates. * Establish governance models and operating cadences across internal and external stakeholders. * Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Management - Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to manage supply continuity and operational readiness. * Drive supplier accountability around lead times, commits, recovery plans, and escalation management. * Support commercial negotiations through operational and supply chain insights. * Coordinate material flow strategies across suppliers, hubs, manufacturing sites, and deployment locations. * Evaluate second-source and supply resiliency strategies. * Process & Operational Scaling - Develop scalable material planning and execution mechanisms. * Improve forecast management, supply visibility, exception handling, and inventory planning processes. * Build dashboards and KPI frameworks for supply readiness, shortages, inventory exposure, and operational health. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain execution and operational processes. **You might thrive in this role if you have:** * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field. * 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Program Managem