Director Supply Chain Gross Margin Program Management (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Director Supply Chain Gross Margin Program Management (Semiconductor): Leading cross-functional initiatives to optimize semiconductor sourcing costs and product yields with an accent on gross margin improvement. Focus on driving a company-wide roadmap for cost reduction, benchmarking industry methods, and managing the financial health of semiconductor products from ideation to end-of-life.

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $160,200 - $240,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a provider of semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional task forces to identify and implement sourcing cost and product yield improvements.
• Develop and manage business process changes to systematically improve corporate gross margins.
• Conduct cost reviews to report actual vs. target costs, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Refine product cost targets from early development stages and drive necessary changes.
• Manage the financial health of semiconductor products throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Foundry, Product, Test Engineering, Finance, and Business Units.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering/Science with 10-15 years exp, or Masters/PhD with 5-10 years exp in the semiconductor industry.
• 5+ years of experience in product operations at a Fabless semiconductor company or IDM.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, and cost structures.
• Strong data analysis skills with a statistical mindset to correlate costs, performance, and margins.
• Expertise in yield/test methodologies and foundry/packaging cost modeling.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

Nice to have

• High-level software skills for automating data pulls and generating reports.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits focusing on financial well-being, family support, and mental/physical health.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look-back.
• Family support programs for work-life balance.
• Robust mental health resources and recognition awards.

Hiring process

• Interviews focusing on individual experience, thought process, and communication skills.
• Strict prohibition of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) during the interview process.