Sr. Manager, Global Supply Chain

Droplette is the best way to care for and repair your skin. Droplette is hiring a Sr. Manager, Global Supply Chain to rapidly scale Droplette''s supply chain and be a key contributor supporting the entire product life cycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through volume production. This role will focus on effective materials planning & strategic sourcing with additional involvement in purchasing and logistics. The best candidate will demonstrate a drive for achieving operational excellence in quality, delivery, and cost. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity where you''ll get to work at a fast-paced and highly innovative venture-backed startup to make a big impact across multiple sectors. Our HQ is located in Boston, MA but this role can work remotely. As a company that values inclusion, Droplette seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for the position. We''re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we''re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like Anti-racism training and bias prevention initiatives, we''re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work. What You''ll Do: Manage all aspects of Droplette''s supply chain including sourcing, vendor relations, planning and logistics. Interview, hire, scale, and coach the supply chain team. Spearhead and execute contract manufacturing operations (order management, delivery, material planning, RMAs) through external manufacturing partners and component suppliers, as required, to ensure supply continuity. Develop and execute processes that enable a reliable, cost effective and flexible contract manufacturing (CM) supply chain network, including sub-tier suppliers. Lead global sourcing strategies for all electronic components working with OEMs and electronics distributors in concert with Contract Manufacturing partners. Mitigate material shortages based on production schedule requirements while minimizing excess & obsolete material (E&O) and unfavorable cost variances (PPV). Participate in demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure resource requirements are met promptly. Drive the creation and release of rolling forecasts to inform CM production schedules and capacity planning needs. Identify potential suppliers to ensure continuity of supply while taking into account supplier capabilities, cost, and quality. Lead alternate procurement sourcing such as part brokering and other spot buy functions to ensure supply while reducing PPV. Coordinate external sources, suppliers and contract manufacturers to effectively support continuity of supply. Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production. Develop efficient and accurate mechanisms to monitor and update open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cost effective, on time deliveries that meet our customer and supply chain demands. Develop and drive multiple project schedules, ensuring high quality delivery of projects Manage a small team of engineers on projects that deep dive into core technologies. What We Seek: Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field. 5 years of experience in global electronics manufacturing procurement or supply chain management, including experience managing outsourced manufacturing. Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry experience required. Experience procuring custom materials and COTS for electronic assemblies, electromechanical parts, and PCB components. Experience working with domestic and international suppliers and contract manufacturers in Asia. Experience managing material supply and inventory levels. Experience utilizing ERP systems, supply chain/operations practices, and accounting principles. Experience managing a team. A detail-oriented individual capable of working cross-functionally across departments and locations to meet business objectives. Proactive and able to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Able to handle multiple priorities with freedom. Advanced proficiency in data evaluation and reporting utilizing Microsoft Office and Google Workplace. Ability to work on your own and asynchronously in a fast paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. cxzNo candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we''ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we''d love to learn more about you! More about Droplette At Droplette we''re pioneering technology that makes skin-care super-actives like collagen and retinol into high-velocity micro-drops that slide painlessly through the skin absorbing 20 times deeper than topical serums or creams. Droplette heals skin from deep within, delivering results (funded by the NIH) in less than a minute a day. The Droplette system was named one of Popular Science''s 100 greatest inventions of 2021 and our founders have been named ''Medical Marvel(s) 2021 by Newsweek for ''Pushing the technological boundaries of health care.'' Droplette is the best way to care for and repair your skin. In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination or harassment based on ''protected categories,'' Droplette also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior from ever gaining a foothold in our company. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Droplette. Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Droplette must have a current executed Droplette Agency Agreement executed by the Head of People Operations. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Droplette Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Droplette Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, or you require religious accommodation, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact . Droplette participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Covid- 19 Mandatory Vaccination Requirement : Effective October 1, 2021, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved by the Head of People Operations in writing. Employees with a sincerely held religious belief and/or disability impacting their ability to obtain the COVID vaccine can request a reasonable accommodation.

Created: 2025-11-15