HyperLight

Photonic integrated circuits for data centers

Supply Chain Senior Engineer

Production Planning & Scheduling +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, planning, procurement, inventory management, or a related operations role.
Hands-on experience with material requirements planning (MRP) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, with working knowledge of purchase order management and inventory modules.
Working knowledge of the three-way match process (purchase order, goods receipt, and invoice) and accounts payable workflows.
Experience in production or materials planning, including MRP runs, demand review, and schedule coordination.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
Experience in a technical hardware or manufacturing environment, such as semiconductors, photonics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing, is preferred.
Familiarity with import/export regulations and trade compliance; ITAR/EAR awareness is a plus.
A degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred; APICS CPIM or equivalent certification is a plus.
Business-level English proficiency is required for frequent collaboration with the global team.

Responsibilities

Support and back up production/materials planning by reviewing MRP outputs, flagging material shortages, and communicating schedule impacts to Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing in a timely manner.
Assist in maintaining production schedules and material requirement plans, and coordinate with Planning to align material availability with production and shipment targets.
Monitor supplier lead times, provide early warning of potential supply disruptions, and escalate risks to the Supply Chain Lead and relevant stakeholders.
Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, components, supplies, and services; coordinate with Procurement and Finance to ensure purchase orders are accurate, timely, and within approved budgets.
Track open purchase orders through delivery confirmation and follow up with suppliers on acknowledgements, delivery status, and discrepancies.
Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers for non-contracted items, obtain quotes, and support purchase decisions in alignment with procurement policies.
Track and maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, work in progress, and finished goods; perform regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies in the ERP system.
Monitor stock levels against reorder points and safety stock targets, flag shortages or excess inventory, and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure materials are properly received, labelled, and stored; coordinate with warehouse operations on inbound and outbound material movements.
Support the Finance Controller in the three-way match process by verifying alignment of purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier invoices, and investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Liaise between Finance, Procurement, and Operations to resolve invoice holds, quantity or price variances, and purchase-order-to-receipt mismatches in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation for procurement and inventory transactions to support month-end close, audits, and financial reporting.
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain planning, procurement, and inventory processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Adhere to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and conflict of interest policies, ensuring supplier dealings are conducted fairly and transparently.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Lead.

Desired Qualifications

APICS CPIM or equivalent certification is a plus.

Supply Chain Senior Engineer

HyperLight · Singapore, Singapore · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-29

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations

Description

HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we’ve built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.

At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.

We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business, and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.

Our growing team is looking for a Supply Chain Senior Engineer to join our team. The Supply Chain Senior Engineer plays a cross-functional role spanning planning, procurement, inventory management, and finance operations. This individual backs up the planning function, issues and tracks purchase orders, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports the Finance Controller in the 3 way match process — ensuring HyperLight’s supply chain operates smoothly, accurately, and in full compliance to support the manufacturing and commercialization of TFLN photonics technology.

Key Responsibilities

Support and back up the production/materials planning function: review MRP outputs, flag material shortages, and communicate schedule impacts to Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing in a timely manner
Assist in maintaining production schedules and material requirement plans; coordinate with Planning to ensure material availability aligns with production and shipment targets
Monitor supplier lead times and provide early warning of potential supply disruptions; escalate risks to the Supply Chain Lead and relevant stakeholders
Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, components, supplies, and services: coordinate with Procurement and Finance to ensure POs are raised accurately, on time, and within approved budgets
Track open purchase orders through to delivery confirmation; follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgements, delivery status, and discrepancies
Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers for non-contracted items; obtain quotes and support purchase decisions in alignment with HyperLight’s procurement policies
Track and maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, WIP, and finished goods; perform regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies in the ERP system
Monitor stock levels against reorder points and safety stock targets; proactively flag shortages or excess inventory and recommend corrective actions
Ensure materials are properly received, labelled, and stored; coordinate with warehouse operations on inbound and outbound material movements
Support the Finance Controller in the 3-way match process: verify alignment of purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Liaise between Finance, Procurement, and Operations to ensure timely resolution of invoice holds, quantity or price variances, and PO-to-receipt mismatches
Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all procurement and inventory transactions to support month-end close, audits, and financial reporting
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain planning, procurement, and inventory processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Uphold ethics and integrity in all supply chain activities: adhere to HyperLight’s anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and conflict of interest policies; ensure all supplier dealings are conducted with fairness and transparency
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Lead

Requirements

5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, procurement, inventory management, or a related operations role
Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); strong working knowledge of PO management and inventory modules
Working knowledge of the 3-way match process (PO – Goods Receipt – Invoice) and accounts payable workflows
Experience in production or materials planning, including MRP runs, demand review, and schedule coordination
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation
Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry, documentation, and transaction processing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and external suppliers
Experience in a technical hardware or manufacturing environment (semiconductors, photonics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing) preferred
Familiarity with import/export regulations and trade compliance; ITAR/EAR awareness a plus
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; APICS CPIM or equivalent certification is a plus
Business-level English proficiency, as the role requires frequent collaboration with our global team.

Benefits

Competitive market-based compensation and benefits
Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

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About the Company

HyperLight

Photonic integrated circuits for data centers

HyperLight designs and manufactures photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using a thin film lithium niobate on insulator (TFLN) platform for data centers and telecommunications networks. Its PICs, such as electro-optic modulators, deliver high bandwidth (over 110 GHz) with low drive voltage, low insertion loss, and strong optical power handling. The company differentiates itself through its TFLN platform, focus on low power and high-bandwidth performance, and the ability to customize PICs for specific applications at high volume. Its goal is to enable faster, more reliable data and telecom networks by providing efficient, scalable photonic solutions.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $117M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2018

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