May 12, 2026 Melissa Kashouh

d-Matrix – Supply Chain Manager

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🔥 TALENT LIQUIDITY:
High demand for hardware-specific supply chain managers with ERP fluency. Supply is tight due to the rapid expansion of AI hardware startups in the region.

📈 ALPHA SIGNAL:
Securing the supply chain for a high-growth AI hardware firm is a career-defining move. Your ability to keep the production line moving directly impacts the company’s valuation, ensuring your compensation package remains insulated from market downturns.

EST. COMPENSATION
Competitive Market Rate for Bengaluru Senior Tech Operations + Performance Bonus
SECTOR HEAT
88.0/100
CANDIDATE PROTOCOL: Highlight your experience with NetSuite ERP and your ability to manage PCBA build execution. If you have successfully navigated component shortages during a product ramp-up, lead with that metric.

Official Role Description: d-Matrix

At d-Matrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration.We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution.  Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. Job Description ConfidentialLocation: Hybrid, working onsite at our Bengaluru, India, offices 3–5 days per week.The Role: Supply Chain ManagerWhat you will do:We are hiring a Supply Chain Manager to own the Asia-side supply chain operations for our AI hardware products. Based in India, you will be the operational owner of PCBA build execution with our CM partners, component-level supply planning, procurement management, and Asia logistics. This role is critical to ensuring our production pipeline runs smoothly from component procurement through board assembly to finished goods fulfillment. You will work extensively in NetSuite ERP for procurement, MRP, inventory management, and invoice reconciliation. You will also own the tactical procurement work including PO/invoice reconciliation and drive monthly variance analysis (PCBA costs, material variances, and PPVs) in partnership with finance.Key Responsibilities:PCBA Build Planning & ExecutionCreate, manage & execute build schedules aligned to demand plan & CM capacityTrack WIP daily: monitor yield, flag deviations, and drive corrective actionsManage ECN/PCN implementation at the CM — coordinate with engineering and CM partnersOwn CM capacity slot management & build prioritizationProcurement Management & Variance AnalysisCreate and track purchase orders across all consigned components for PCBAPerform PO-to-invoice reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepanciesOwn PCBA cost variance analysis: material, manufacturing, and Purchase Price VariancesPrepare monthly PPV reports and root cause analysis for finance review cyclesCoordinate supplier payment schedules and resolve invoice disputesAsia Logistics & 3PL FulfillmentCoordinate Asia freight for components & finished goodsManage 3PL partner relationships, SLAs, and performance metricsHandle export documentation, customs compliance, and trade regulationsExecute last-mile fulfillment for customer shipments originating from AsiaComponent Supply Planning & Inventory ManagementRun component-level MRP and manage shortage resolutionMonitor inventory for raw materials, WIP, and finished goodsEstablish inventory metrics & forecast model for the companyIdentify excess and obsolete inventory risks; recommend disposition strategiesEnsure inventory accuracy >99% for the company via perpetual inventory management processAI-Augmented Operations & SystemsLeverage AI tools for day-to-day operations; well versed working with AI-based tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot)Lead projects to scale operations using AI/automation across supply chain functions driven by short-term pain points, quick wins & organizational impactMaintain master data accuracy: items, BOMs, lead times, etc.Execute P2P, Manufacturing, Transfer Orders, and Order Fulfillment workflows in NetSuiteWhat you will bring:Minimum:8+ years in supply chain planning, procurement, or manufacturing operationsHands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (required) — PO management, MRP, inventory, and financial reconciliation modulesHands-on experience with contract manufacturers, preferably in electronics/PCBAStrong procurement fundamentals: PO management, invoice reconciliation, cost analysisAnalytical mindset — proficient in Excel/data tools for variance analysis and reportingComfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with ambiguityPreferred:Experience with Tier-1 EMS providersFamiliarity with AI/ML tools for supply chain automationBackground in server, networking, or AI accelerator hardwareAPICS or equivalent supply chain certificationWhat Success Looks Like:Fully onboarded on E2E supply chain; independently running supply planning meetings. Plugged in to NetSuite ERP to identify gaps in current process. Within 30 days:Owning variance analysis cycle end-to-end; driving 3PL performance improvements. Within 60 days:Operating autonomously across all responsibilities; proactively surfacing cost drivers and supply risks. Within 90 days:This document is confidential and intended for internal use only.Equal Opportunity Employment Policyd-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.d-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individual interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of al applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Melissa Kashouh

Founder of Talent One I help enterprise leaders and investors forecast hiring surges, talent shortages, and market friction up to six weeks in advance using our patent-pending predictive intelligence platform. As the founder of Talent One AI (the intelligence layer of The Talent One), I built a system that turns lagging recruiting data into actionable foresight — helping companies reduce technical debt, protect employer brand, and hire ahead of the curve. Based in Providence, Rhode Island.
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