Supply Chain Lead

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the role

As Supply Chain Lead, you will lead and scale our global supply chain function to support a rapidly growing, cross-functional organization. This is a foundational role at a fast-growing pre-IPO software company with multiple international offices and customers in both commercial and government sectors. You will manage the full supply chain lifecycle including procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. You will lead demand forecasting and inventory management, drive efficiency and integration across the chain, and ensure resilience to support mission-critical customer programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the end-to-end global supply chain strategy, covering, planning, manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and distribution to support business goals and customer satisfaction
• Drive supply chain optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase resilience through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Oversee demand planning and inventory management, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory
• Lead and mentor cross-functional supply chain teams, fostering collaboration across procurement, operations, and logistics to ensure seamless execution
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, from identification and qualification through to negotiation of contracts and MSAs, ensuring suppliers are positioned as long-term partners in growth