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OPSWAT

Protects critical infrastructure from malware

Global Head of Supply Chain

Supply Chain ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
  • At least 15 years of supply chain experience in hardware or technology, including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles with global scope.
  • Experience building and scaling a global supply chain function, ideally in a high-growth company.
  • Experience leading multi-region organizations and managing leaders, teams, and sites in different countries.
  • Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract manufacturer and original design manufacturer management, and complex supplier negotiations.
  • Strong command of international export regulations, including US Export Administration Regulations and APAC regimes, trade compliance, and hardware-specific controls.
  • Experience building supply chain security and risk management programs.
  • Experience leading Sales and Operations Planning, inventory strategy, and supply chain financial management.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, particularly NetSuite, and supply chain planning tools.
  • Understanding of hardware quality assurance and quality control, including assembly, imaging, testing, and packaging.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Ability to lead through ambiguity in a high-growth, fast-moving environment, and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Own and define the multi-year global supply chain strategy aligned with the hardware roadmap, growth targets, and go-to-market priorities across AMER, EMEA, and APAC.
  • Design a global operating model spanning sourcing and manufacturing through delivery and post-sales logistics, including regional fulfillment footprint and make, buy, or partner decisions.
  • Represent supply chain to the leadership team by presenting strategy, performance, risks, and investment cases.
  • Lead global sourcing strategy and own relationships with contract manufacturers, original design manufacturers, component suppliers, carriers, and logistics partners.
  • Negotiate strategic supply agreements, pricing, and terms; reduce cost of goods sold and improve supplier performance through structured business reviews and scorecards.
  • Build a resilient supplier base through dual-sourcing, lifecycle and end-of-life management, and mitigation of component shortages.
  • Establish a secure, trusted hardware supply chain covering component provenance, traceability, anti-counterfeit controls, and tamper-evident processes.
  • Build a global supply chain risk management framework addressing geopolitical, tariff, logistics, and supplier concentration risks, with business continuity plans.
  • Set and own global quality assurance and quality control standards across hardware assembly, imaging, testing, and packaging at every site.
  • Ensure every unit shipped meets functional, security, and branding standards, and drive relevant quality and regulatory certifications.
  • Establish and lead a global Sales and Operations Planning process with Sales, Product Management, and Finance, driving forecast accuracy and supply alignment.
  • Own the global supply chain budget, inventory strategy, landed cost, and working capital targets.
  • Own global trade compliance, including US Export Administration Regulations, APAC export control regimes, sanctions screening, import and customs, tariff classification, and country-of-origin requirements for government and public-sector sales.
  • Oversee end-to-end global logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment to ensure on-time delivery at optimal cost, with governance over freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics partners.
  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering on new product introduction, design for manufacturability, and bill-of-materials cost optimization.
  • Work with Creative and go-to-market teams on packaging and branding for a premium customer experience.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, and Sales Operations on planning, contracts, compliance, and customer commitments.
  • Lead the roadmap for supply chain systems and tooling, including NetSuite ERP, planning, supplier management, and warehouse management.
  • Define global key performance indicators across procurement, manufacturing, quality, fulfillment, and cost, and drive data-driven continuous improvement.
  • Build, lead, and develop a multi-region supply chain organization, including regional leaders and a core team in Singapore.
  • Set the function's organizational design, succession plans, and talent strategy, building a culture rooted in ownership, precision, and pride in work.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA is preferred.
  • A track record of building and scaling a global supply chain function in a high-growth company is ideal.
  • Familiarity with government procurement requirements such as TAA and NDAA is a strong plus.
  • Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST SP 800-161 is an advantage.
  • Other language skills are an advantage.

About the Company

OPSWAT

Protects critical infrastructure from malware

OPSWAT provides cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructure from malware and zero-day attacks by focusing on threat prevention and secure data transfer. Its products secure files and devices at all stages—entry, exit, and rest—ensuring secure access and safe data exchange. The company differentiates itself through deep specialization in high-risk sectors like energy, finance, and government, and by achieving widespread trust (notably 98% of U.S. nuclear power facilities) for its compliance-driven approach. Its goal is to help organizations maintain secure, compliant operations and minimize the risk of cyber compromise while keeping systems productive.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$125M
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Founded
2002

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