Location: Glen Cove, NY (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Manufacturing Operations
We’re a fast-growing robotics startup building intelligent automation systems that transform the way physical work gets done. As we scale rapidly—from prototyping to full-scale production—we’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager who can build and optimize the processes that ensure our robots get delivered on time, on budget, and at world-class quality.
As our Supply Chain Manager, you will own the end-to-end supply chain for our robotics hardware—from sourcing components and managing suppliers to forecasting demand, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring a resilient supply network. You’ll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to support both rapid iteration and predictable production.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the supply chain foundation of a company entering a major scaling phase.
We’re looking for someone based on Long Island or the NYC area who can be on-site at our Glen Cove, NY factory.
Develop and manage the end-to-end supply chain strategy for hardware components and assemblies, including insourcing and onshoring
Identify, qualify, and negotiate with vendors to secure high-quality parts at competitive costs
Build strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance, reliability, and long-term partnership
Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts, inventory plans, and production schedules
Manage purchase orders, lead times, and inventory levels to support on-time builds
Collaborate closely with Engineering to support new product introduction (NPI) and design-for-manufacturability
Track and report supply chain KPIs (cost, on-time delivery, supplier performance, risk, etc.)
Implement tools and processes that scale with the company’s growth
Proactively manage supply chain risks, bottlenecks, shortages, and quality issues
Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction initiatives, and operational efficiency
Build, manage, and grow supply chain team to support fast growing manufacturing environment
5+ years of supply chain, sourcing, or operations experience, ideally in hardware, robotics, automotive, or similar industries
Deep understanding of supply chain best practices, procurement, vendor management, and forecasting
Experience managing complex BOMs and hardware component lifecycles
Strong negotiator with a track record of building resilient supplier networks
Excellent organizational and analytical skills; comfortable using data to drive decisions
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
Bonus: Experience with robotics systems, electro-mechanical assemblies, or manufacturing scale-up
Opportunity to own a critical function in a company entering a major growth phase
Work alongside world-class roboticists, engineers, and operators
Fast-moving environment with autonomy and real impact
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Career growth as we scale, including cross-functional exposure and opportunities to take on new responsibilities
The salary range for this role is $135,000 to $170,000. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.
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