VP, Silicon Operations

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it.Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Team Overview

We are seeking a Vice President, Silicon Operations to own the supply chain for all silicon products, including Endpoint ICs and our Reader ICs. The responsibility spans the full production life cycle, from wafer procurement, through post processing into finished goods, warehousing, and shipments to our customers. The responsibility includes ownership of product quantity, quality and cost. Impinj has historically experienced 30% annual unit volume growth resulting in the need for continuous evolution of the organization, supply chain and strategies.

What will you do:

• Own the complete supply chain for all silicon products
• Develop, maintain and operationalize a rolling 5-year supply-chain strategy
• Partner with Sales and Product Management to establish demand forecasts over the near, mid and long term
• Ensure wafer supply strategy meets supply and financial goals
• Manage and extend our existing network of contract manufacturers to convert wafers into finished goods
• Deliver the highest levels of quality and customer service while achieving financial, operational and social responsibility objectives.
• Create and execute sourcing strategies as well as own contracting, negotiations and relationship management for raw material suppliers, manufacturers and logistics providers globally
• Oversee manufacturing and logistics operations
• Develop, report, deliver and continuously improve supply chain related key performance indicators
• Own the capital and operational budget to enable supply
• Grow and develop the organization to enable rapid growth

What will you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, engineering or a related field
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain management with 5-7+ years of managerial experience working across a global organization
• Prior experience working with ISO9001 standards or in a regulated industry
• Demonstrated success in supplier management, cost reduction projects, on-time delivery, and supplier sustainability
• Demonstrated experience with negotiating large-scale, multi-year contracts with manufacturers and suppliers
• Track record of leading and scaling organizations, both people and processes

Compensation and Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $190,000- $305,000. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here.