Supply Chain & Manufacturing Lead
Job Reference: 21213
Posted Date: 06/05/2026
Job Type: Cố định
Salary: Thương lượng
Industry: Sản xuất - Cơ điện tử
Specialization: Kỹ thuật sản xuất / Chất lượng / Sản xuất
Position : Supply Chain & Manufacturing Lead
Working Place : HCMC, Vietnam
Working Time : Mon-Fri
About the Company:
Our client, an AI & Robotics startup building its flagship robot for the US market, already achieving ~$1M in pre-orders. They’re now hiring their first Supply Chain & Manufacturing Lead to build the function from scratch and directly drive ODM/OEM selection and production ramp-up.
Overview of the role:
We're looking for a Supply Chain & Manufacturing Lead to be our boots-on-the-ground presence in Vietnam
as we build out the physical production layer of the robotics platform. This is a strategic and early hire -- you will own our ODM and EMS relationships, oversee EPE compliance, and manage the Shenzhen-to-Vietnam supply chain that keeps robots moving from design to production. You are less a desk operator and more a strategic vendor manager who can hold manufacturers accountable and protect us commercially as we scale.
Job Description
- Own the day-to-day and strategic relationship with our Vietnamese ODM and EMS partners, including production schedules, quality standards, delivery timelines, and Cost-Plus pricing oversight
- Manage EPE (Export Processing Enterprise) compliance to maintain our tax-free import status and ensure exports to the EU and Singapore remain tariff-efficient under EVFTA/CPTPP Rules of Origin
- Serve as the primary bridge between Menlo's Singapore engineering teams and Vietnamese CMs, tier-1/tier-2 suppliers, and the broader Shenzhen supply corridor
- Lead NPI coordination -- ensuring that when engineering ships a new actuator design or software update from Singapore, the ODM implements it correctly without stopping production
- Manage BOM integrity and Substantial Transformation compliance for components sourced from China destined for US/EU markets
- Qualify and onboard new suppliers, including site visits, audits, and documentation across industrial zones in Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Long An
- Track component availability, flag supply risks early, and manage escalations end-to-end
- 4-7 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or procurement in hardware -- electronics, EMS/ODM environments, drones, EV, or industrial equipment
- Direct experience managing EMS or ODM partners in Vietnam; you understand how these relationships work commercially and operationally
- Familiarity with EPE regulations and the mechanics of operating within Vietnam's tax-free manufacturing zones
- Working knowledge of EVFTA/CPTPP Rules of Origin and how they affect export compliance for hardware companies
- Comfortable on the factory floor and in supplier negotiations -- this is not a purely administrative role
- Fluency in Vietnamese; working proficiency in English for cross-team communication with Singapore
- Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus for direct engagement with Shenzhen-side suppliers
- Background in robotics, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical hardware
- Experience at or with high-complexity electronics manufacturers operating in Vietnam (e.g. Saigon High-Tech Park ecosystem)
- Existing relationships with manufacturers or suppliers across Binh Duong, Dong Nai, or Long An
- Exposure to Cost-Plus pricing structures and how to audit and negotiate them effectively
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