Director, Supply Chain

The role

You will lead the end-to-end supply chain function including warehouse operations, supplier management, supply planning, international logistics, and hardware quality. You will partner with various departments to strengthen performance, reduce costs, and optimize working capital.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution
• Oversee multiple central warehouse supply chain operations
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and performance management
• Develop and maintain vehicle, battery, and parts-ordering plans
• Manage cross-border shipments and international logistics
• Lead initiatives to optimize vehicle, battery, parts, and freight costs
• Own the financial performance of the supply chain function
• Lead alignment between Supply Chain, Operations, Hardware, R&D, and Finance
• Lead, mentor, and develop domestic and international supply chain and warehouse teams

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, or related functions, including leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier and production management, inventory planning, warehousing, international logistics, tariffs, and supply chain risk management
• Demonstrated success reducing unit and landed costs, managing budgets, improving inventory efficiency, and optimizing working capital
• Experience managing suppliers and quality issues involving vehicles, batteries, electronics, or other manufactured hardware
• Proven ability to lead domestic and international teams, manage complex supplier relationships, and build scalable supply chain processes
• Experience with ERP, inventory, warehouse, procurement, and supply-planning systems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Full professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English
• Must reside within or relocate to a commutable distance from Santa Monica headquarters

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Stock options

About the company

Veo is a shared micromobility provider in North America that provides bike and scooter rides in over 60 cities and universities. The company designs and manufactures its own vehicles, hardware, and software systems.