HEN Technologies · 6 hours ago
Head of Supply Chain Management
Hayward, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expHEN Technologies is a deep-tech company focused on creating an intelligent fire suppression ecosystem using AI and IoT. The Head of Supply Chain will oversee material flow, vendor qualification, and cost optimization to support the company's rapid production scaling targets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInternet of ThingsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing: Identify and qualify high-performance vendors for complex machining, PCB assembly, and specialized electro-mechanical components (motors, gears, sensors)
BOM & Lifecycle Management: Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) from prototype to mass production. Partner with R&D to ensure component availability and manage end-of-life (EOL) risks for electronic parts
Demand Planning & Forecasting: Collaborate with Sales and Manufacturing to build data-driven forecasts, ensuring long-lead items are secured well in advance of production needs
Cost Reduction & Negotiation: Lead aggressive "Should-Cost" modeling and annual price negotiations to improve margins as volume increases
Operational Procurement: Oversee the full PO lifecycle, managing inbound logistics, customs, and freight to ensure 100% on-time delivery to our assembly floor
Risk Mitigation: Develop a resilient multi-source strategy for mission-critical parts to insulate HEN from global supply chain disruptions
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years in supply chain or strategic sourcing within a high-growth hardware or deep-tech environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings (SolidWorks) and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes for mechanical and electronic assemblies
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Odoo, SAP) and advanced Excel/data modeling for inventory planning
Experience scaling a supply chain through rapid revenue growth phases
B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
Company
HEN Technologies
HEN Technologies develops an AI- and IoT-enabled fire suppression ecosystem to improve firefighting efficiency and responder safety.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$31.73MKey Investors
O'Neil Strategic CapitalSilicon Valley BankNational Science Foundation
2025-12-17Series A· $20M
2025-12-17Debt Financing· $2M
2024-10-17Seed· $8M
Leadership Team
Sunny Sethi
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
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