AI-Blox

Supply Chain Manager

Brussels, Belgium

Full-Time

TLDR

Own end-to-end supply chain for electronic hardware, driving supplier partnerships, demand-driven procurement, and inventory policies to scale edge AI hardware production.

🤖 Ready to build the supply chain powering the future of edge AI? 🤖

At AI-Blox, we design and build high-performance, modular hardware for edge AI applications. As we scale, supply chain excellence becomes mission-critical to deliver innovative products reliably and efficiently.

That’s why we’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to own and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations — from demand planning and procurement to inventory management, supplier performance, and production readiness.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our teams have the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantity and quality — enabling AI-Blox to scale production and bring cutting-edge hardware solutions to market.

Your Mission

🚀 How you'll make an impact:

Own the end-to-end supply chain for electronic and hardware components — from sourcing to delivery
Select, negotiate, and develop suppliers, building long-term partnerships that ensure quality, competitiveness, and continuity
Place and oversee purchase orders, keeping purchasing, stock, and supplier data accurate in our ERP
Run MRP processes to keep material availability aligned with production planning at all times
Collaborate with Sales to translate demand forecasts into procurement decisions
Define inventory policies — safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels — balancing availability and working capital
Anticipate and manage long lead time components through forward-buying, buffers, and component standardisation with Engineering
Drive cost reduction initiatives and track total cost of ownership across the supply base
Control all logistics flows — inbound, outbound, and intra-company — managing 3PLs, freight forwarders, and customs compliance
Build supply chain dashboards and reporting to provide full visibility to leadership
Ensure quality compliance, structured documentation, and robust internal processes

Requirements

🧩 What makes you a great fit:

5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing within electronics or hardware; Master's degree preferred
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent is a plus
Solid ERP experience and strong command of MRP and production-driven purchasing
Proven track record in supplier management, negotiations, and supplier development
Experience in inventory optimisation, demand planning, and logistics management across inbound, outbound, and 3PL
Familiar with long lead time procurement, supply risk mitigation, and cost reduction
Strong grasp of quality principles, compliance, and documentation standards
Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented — you make decisions from data
Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling tech startup; a collaborative team player
Fluent in English; additional languages and occasional travel are a plus

Benefits

🎁 On top of a competitive salary, we offer: