Principal Supply Chain Manager

<h2>About Nscale</h2> <p>Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.</p> <p>We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.</p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <p>We're hiring a <strong><strong class="textBold">Principal Supply Chain Manager</strong></strong> to drive analytical rigor, forecasting accuracy, and capital efficiency across Nscale's global hardware supply chain.</p> <p>This role partners with the <strong><strong class="textBold">VP, Supply Chain Planning</strong></strong> to translate demand signals, deployment plans, and infrastructure expansion roadmaps into actionable procurement, allocation, and inventory strategies. You'll lead cross-functional efforts across <strong><strong class="textBold">commercial, infrastructure, finance, and supply chain planning</strong></strong> to ensure GPUs and supporting hardware are available in the right region, at the right time, and in the right configuration.</p> <p>Your leadership will be critical in helping Nscale plan and scale hardware availability across multiple global datacenter regions while reducing excess inventory, stranded capital, and supply risk.</p> <h2>What you'll be doing</h2> <p><strong><strong class="textBold">Demand Planning &amp; Forecasting Support</strong></strong></p> <ul> <li value="1"><strong><strong class="textBold">Develop</strong></strong> short- and mid-term demand forecasts for GPUs, servers, networking, and supporting infrastructure</li> <li value="2"><strong><strong class="textBold">Translate</strong></strong> commercial pipeline and expansion plans into hardware demand models</li> <li value="3"><strong><strong class="textBold">Lead</strong></strong> scenario modeling for capacity expansion and regional demand analysis</li> <li value="4"><strong><strong class="textBold">Drive</strong></strong> forecast accuracy improvements through data analysis and process refinement</li> </ul> <p><strong><strong class="textBold">GPU &amp; Component Supply Analysis</strong></strong></p> <ul> <li value="1"><strong><strong class="textBold">Build</strong></strong> and maintain supply visibility models across GPU vendors and OEMs</li> <li value="2"><strong><strong class="textBold">Identify</strong></strong> and mitigate allocation risks, lead times, and region-specific supply constraints</li> <li value="3"><strong><strong class="textBold">Lead</strong></strong> supply concentration risk assessment and mitigation strategy development</li> <li value="4"><strong><strong class="textBold">Make</strong></strong> allocation decisions across global datacenter regions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders</li> </ul> <p><strong><strong class="textBold">Inventory &amp; Capital Efficiency</strong></strong></p> <ul> <li value="1"><strong><strong class="textBold">Analyze</strong></strong> inventory levels, turns, aging, and capital utilization</li> <li value="2"><strong><strong class="textBold">Identify</strong></strong> excess or underutilized hardware and recommend rebalancing strategies</li> <li value="3"><strong><strong class="textBold">Optimize</strong></strong> buffer stock and spare pooling strategies to balance service levels and capital efficiency</li> <li value="4"><strong><strong class="textBold">Maintain</strong></strong> reporting on inventory position and capital efficiency metrics</li> </ul> <p><strong><strong class="textBold">Regional Coordination &amp; Deployment Readiness</strong></strong></p> <ul> <li value="1"><strong><strong class="textBold">Lead</strong></strong> cross-region allocation analysis to balance customer demand and hardware availability</li> <li value="2"><strong><strong class="textBold">Oversee</strong></strong> new datacenter launches from a hardware readiness perspective</li> <li value="3"><strong><strong class="textBold">Analyze</strong></strong> logistics and import/export constraints affecting deployment timelines</li> </ul> <p><strong><strong class="textBold">Data, Reporting &amp; Analysis</strong></strong></p> <ul> <li value="1"><strong><strong class="textBold">Design</strong></strong> and maintain dashboards covering demand versus supply position, GPU allocation status, and inventory health</li> <li value="2"><strong><strong class="textBold">Develop</strong></strong> strategic analysis to support supply chain decisions and business planning</li> <li value="3"><strong><strong class="textBold">Lead</strong></strong> alignment with Finance on hardware forecasting and capital planning strategy</li> <li value="4"><strong><strong class="textBold">Conduct</strong></strong> risk modeling and sensitivity analysis for supply planning and scenario planning</li> </ul> <h2>KPIs</h2> <ul> <li value="1"><strong><strong class="textBold">Forecast accuracy</strong></strong></li> <li value="2"><strong><strong class="textBold">Inventory turns and aging</strong></strong></li> <li value="3"><strong><strong class="textBold">Stranded capital risk</strong></strong></li> <li value="4"><strong><strong class="textBold">Procurement lead time visibility</strong></strong></li> </ul> <h2>About You</h2> <ul> <li value="1"><strong><strong class="textBold">10–12 years of experience</strong></strong> in supply chain management, demand planning, or procurement operations</li> <li value="2">Experience in <strong><strong class="textBold">datacenter, cloud infrastructure, or hyperscale</strong></strong> environments</li> <li value="3">Demonstrated experience with <strong><strong class="textBold">GPU-based supply chains</strong></strong> or hardware procurement at scale</li> <li value="4">Understanding of <strong><strong class="textBold">hardware lifecycle economics</strong></strong> in capital-intensive environments</li> <li value="5">Proven track record managing <strong><strong class="textBold">OEM and hardware vendor relationships</strong></strong>, with logistics coordination expertise</li> <li value="6">Advanced proficiency in <strong><strong class="textBold">Excel</strong></strong> and financial modeling, with ability to build complex analytical models</li> <li value="7"><strong><strong class="textBold">SQL</strong></strong> skills and comfort working with operational datasets</li> <li value="8">Proficiency with supply chain planning systems such as <strong><strong class="textBold">SAP, Anaplan, or NetSuite</strong></strong> (hands-on or strategic oversight)</li> <li value="9">Exposure to BI tools such as <strong><strong class="textBold">Looker, Tableau, or Power BI</strong></strong></li> <li value="10">Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver <strong><strong class="textBold">executive-level insights and strategic recommendations</strong></strong></li> </ul> <h2>What we can offer you</h2> <p>At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.</p> <p>Highly competitive US compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months. 🚀</p> <p>Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies — your chance to directly shape how global AI capacity is planned and deployed. ✨</p> <p>Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading critical cross-functional initiatives and shaping capital strategy — always with our full support.</p> <p>Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. 🫶🏽 Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.</p> <h2>Equal Opportunities Statement</h2> <p>We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.</p> <p>If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.</p> <p>The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.</p> <p>For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.</p> <h2>Salary Range</h2> <p>The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.</p></div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$125,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice:&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QK5Yg04WHD9K9IAtJgQWubJZC9oLvatK/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QK5Yg04WHD9K9IAtJgQWubJZC9oLvatK/view?usp%3Dsharing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765375172804000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Ncte4rmlGl8OKuFuDgDtx">Here.</a></em></p></div>