Supply Chain Manager

At Coram AI, we’re reimagining video security for the modern world. Our cloud-native platform uses computer vision and AI to help businesses stay safe, make smarter decisions, and move faster; from real-time alerts to seamless clip sharing and multi-site <visibility.You>’ll be joining an ambitious, fast-moving team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and impact. Every person here has a voice, ships meaningful work, and helps shape how AI can make the world safer and more connected.The role:As the founding Supply Chain Manager, you will be the strategic brain of our supply chain. You will own how we source, secure, and plan the inventory of our hardware, working across OEMs, JDMs, contract manufacturers, and distributors, and you will build this function from scratch. You will report directly to the <CEO.You> will work closely with the hardware, engineering, logistics, and fulfillment teams. While ensuring we are always planning ahead of demand and securing the high-in-demand inventory (memory, HDDs, servers) and also working with our CMs and JDM partners in Asia.What we ship:Servers in multiple form factors, built with GPUs, hard drives, and RAM/memoryOur supply chain is a mix of OEM, JDM, and CM. Our suppliers are based both in the US and Asia. This job will require working closely with them, understanding their timeline and ensuring a consistent supply of inventoryWe span the full spectrum: OEM (order the entire finished equipment), JDM (control the sub-parts), and contract manufacturing (control individual parts), depending on the product lineResponsibilities:Work fluently across OEM vendors, JDM vendors and distributors, e.g. GPU distributors and server distributorsRun the full range of sourcing: fully-built (buy the complete assembled product) and parts sourcing (buy and integrate the individual components)Source across both primary and secondary markets as availability and cost dictateNegotiate commercial terms and hold vendors accountable on timelines, delivery, and qualitySecure supply in advance in tight, allocation-driven markets (GPUs, memory, storage, servers), deciding when to commit and how muchOwn the commercial structure of those commitments, including down-payment strategy, and understand and manage the cash-flow implications of pre-buys and inventoryOwn inventory strategy and readiness: ensure we have enough materials and finished goods in stock to meet demand and never leave revenue on the tableStand up demand and supply planning, inventory controls, and the requirements for the ERP and how supply chain connects to itBuild the processes, playbooks, and eventually the team, from zero. Partner closely with the CEO & finance team on strategy while staying tactical and hands-on Skills and qualifications:Hands-on hardware supply chain experience, ideally with servers, GPUs, HDDs, memory, silicon, or data-center / compute hardware. This is the core of the roleReal depth in vendor negotiation and managing OEM / JDM / distributor relationships, and holding them accountableStrong grasp of securing supply in constrained markets, pre-buy / down-payment decisions, and the cash-flow implications of inventoryA builder's mindset: someone who wants to build a function from scratch, not run an existing well-oiled machine. Both strategic and tactical, comfortable in ambiguityResilient in challenging and fast-paced environmentsExceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence at all levelsAbility to work in an onsite environmentWhat we offer:Competitive compensation package100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and base life insuranceFlexible paid time off and 10 paid holidays401(k) with both Traditional and Roth optionsEarly-stage equity in a rapidly growing companyReferral bonusesDaily team dinners and regular team off-sitesFree onsite EV chargingThe latest Apple products and unlimited tech stack (Claude Cowork, Perplexity Computer, Nooks, Clay, Instantly, etc.)We're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness. Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Ansa Capital, Battery Ventures, Mosaic, 8VC and Up Partners, have raised over $65M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.