Supply Chain & Operations Manager (North America)
UnitX · HQ
About UnitX
UnitX is building the AI-powered eyes and brain for autonomous manufacturing. Our machine-vision platform helps manufacturers detect complex defects, automate inspection, and improve production quality in applications where conventional vision systems fall short.
We are expanding into emerging, high-growth markets—including AI data-center infrastructure and next-generation AI hardware—and are looking for a business development leader to help establish UnitX as a strategic partner to the companies defining these industries.
About the role
We're looking for a hands-on Supply Chain & Operations Manager to own how hardware moves through UnitX in North America. You'll make sure every part we buy arrives on time, every system we ship is right the first time, and every dollar and asset is accounted for. You'll work closely with Engineering, Field Deployment, Finance and Sales, and you'll be comfortable both negotiating with vendors and testing hardware at the bench.
What you'll do
Run domestic and international receiving and shipping for customer orders and internal hardware/software, including carriers, freight forwarders, customs documents and export compliance
Bench-test incoming and outgoing hardware (power-on, imaging, camera/lens checks); triage failures with Engineering before shipment
Own procurement for hardware (GPUs, industrial PCs, cameras, lenses, cables, lighting) and software licenses, from quotes and POs through approvals, renewals and cost tracking
Manage vendor performance: track lead times and on-time delivery, resolve late or defective shipments and keep an approved vendor list
Build and run inventory and asset management: system of record, cycle counts, reconciliation, asset tagging and RMAs
Manage import and export compliance: classify products (HTS, ECCN), calculate duties, tariffs and landed cost, work with customs brokers, file export documents and keep records audit-ready
Own the monthly operations dashboard (on-time delivery, shipment errors, spend vs budget, inventory accuracy); write and maintain SOPs; work with Sales and Field teams on demand and delivery planning; lead process improvement across NA operations
Run the office, warehouse and lab space: layout, security, safety and EHS compliance, office supplies, facility vendors; Set up laptops and accounts, manage license seats, handle first-line hardware and network issues as needed
What you'll bring
5+ years in supply chain, operations or procurement at a hardware company
Comfort assembling, powering on and troubleshooting computers, GPUs, cameras and cabling
Hands-on experience shipping high-value products domestically and internationally (Incoterms, HTS codes, commercial invoices, export controls)
Working knowledge of import and export duties and customs: tariff classification, duty and tariff impacts, customs broker management
A record of buying both hardware and software licenses, including negotiating price and lead time
Experience owning inventory and asset tracking in an ERP or inventory system (NetSuite, Odoo or similar) with high count accuracy
Strong organization and follow-through; you like clean data and clear processes
Able to work on-site in our Milpitas office, 5 days a week
Nice to have
Experience at a machine vision, industrial automation, robotics or AI hardware company
Experience building operations processes from scratch at a startup
Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers
Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus
Why Join UnitX
This role offers the opportunity to accelerate human productivity through robotics in manufacturing. You get to define how a differentiated AI-vision platform enters some of the world’s fastest-growing and most strategically important manufacturing markets. You will work directly with company leadership, influence product and market strategy, and build relationships that can become significant global accounts.
UnitXis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and respect, and are committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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As a safety-sensitive, drug-free workplace, employment with UnitX is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.