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Manager, Supply Chain Operations at Vay. . Location: Berlin, Germany (Hybrid). Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?. . We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.. . We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from . Grab. . Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.. . Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code . VAYCANDIDATE. for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store & off you go! . . What’s happening at Vay. . . First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.. . We've partnered with . Kodiak. to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.. . We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!. . ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀. . Why this role is exciting. . As our Supply Chain Operations Manager, you’ll own the supply chain engine behind Vay’s commercial fleet scale-up.. From Tier-1 supplier negotiations and BOM cost-out to international logistics, customs, warehouse operations, and production readiness, you’ll make sure our vehicles and Remote Driving Stations keep moving. This is a high-autonomy, hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead Procurement and Warehouse & Logistics, partner directly with Engineering, Production, Finance, and Fleet teams, and report to the VP Engineering Operations.. . What you'll be driving. . You’ll lead the end-to-end supply chain operation that keeps Vay’s hardware, vehicles, and Remote Driving Stations ready for scale.. . . Lead the Supply Chain Operations team across Procurement and Warehouse & Logistics, setting clear ownership, OKRs, cadences, and team structure.. . Own strategic sourcing, supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and performance management across ECUs, semiconductors, computers, sensors, connectivity hardware, harnesses, cabling, mechanical parts, and PCBA.. . Drive cost-out programs, dual-sourcing strategy, and supplier localization across Europe, the US, and Asia.. . Translate fleet expansion plans into procurement, capacity, inventory, and supply plans, while maintaining a flexible BOM cost overview per configuration.. . Own procurement and inbounding for vehicle and Remote Driving Station BOMs across rolling production builds and SOPs, ensuring production readiness against company-level commitments.. . Lead inbound and outbound logistics, customs, import/export, warehouse operations, safety stock policy, and landed cost transparency.. . Improve the operating system behind the function: ERP flows, PO lifecycle, stock accuracy, ETAs, invoice matching, inbounding, warehouse digitalization, and handoffs across the chain.. . Partner closely with Engineering, Pre-Series Production, City Fleet Maintenance, and Finance, including monthly Budget-vs-Actuals reviews and landed cost targets.. . . What are we looking for. . We’re looking for someone who has scaled complex hardware supply chains before, who is just as comfortable in the ERP, warehouse, and supplier call as they are in a finance review.. . . 7–10+ years in supply chain, procurement, or operations within hardware, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, EV/mobility, defense, or another complex hardware environment.. . 2–3+ years leading teams, with a strong track record of building structure, ownership, and operational rhythm.. . Proven experience improving a hardware supply chain at volume, making existing processes measurably better across quality, speed, cost, and reliability.. . Deep experience across strategic procurement, supplier negotiations, demand and supply planning, inventory management, international logistics, and customs across US, EU, and Asia.. . Strong analytical and cost-modeling skills, with a clear negotiation track record and measurable savings.. . Hands-on operating style: comfortable working daily in an ERP, reading BOMs, chasing freight forwarders, walking a warehouse, and solving issues directly.. . Excellent stakeholder management with Engineering, Finance, Production, and Fleet teams, with the confidence to say no, escalate clearly, and own trade-offs.. . Fluent English and willingness to work onsite in Berlin, with occasional supplier visits and roughly one trip per quarter to Vay sites.. . . Experience with Odoo is a strong plus, as it’s our ERP and a core part of this role. Familiarity with Superset and Jira would also be helpful. Startup or scale-up experience is strongly preferred — we move fast, the function is still maturing, and this role needs someone who can bring structure without creating bureaucracy.. . Why choose Vay. . 💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality. . 🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment. . 💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary. . 🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days. . 🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin). . 🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership . . 🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides. . 🛍️ Exclusive external discounts. . 💼 €350 Home Office Set-up . . ✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin . . 📚 Fully funded German Lessons . . 🎊 Regular team events throughout the year. .  . For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this . link. . We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.. . We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.. . We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.. .