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Supply Chain Specialist

Cepton (Nasdaq: CPTN), a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a decent and detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist who is passionate about solving challenges to join us. Working closely with our Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development and partnering closely with our brilliant operation and R&D teams, you will manage semiconductor and electro-optical assembly suppliers and be responsible for our overall strategic sourcing of critical components and assemblies.

Here at Cepton, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy, and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn higher than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of seeking conventional wisdom, we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology together.

What You Will Do:

Work closely with the functional teams, and manage supply chain projects and operation projects as assigned.
Partner closely with the functional teams, assess materials that we need for our operations, and build and adjust sourcing strategies based on the changes and business needs.
Ensure supply availability and supply continuity for critical components over the product lifecycle, and resolve critical supply issues on time.
Source suppliers that can meet our business needs globally, and establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and potential suppliers.
Initiate requests from proposals/quotations (RFP’s/RFQ’s), negotiate and secure the best contract on behalf of the company.
Working closely with the R&D departments and Manufacturing department on the new product development serves as a bridge between external suppliers and internal teams to address the issues as needed.

Who You Are:

Has a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines. A master’s degree in related disciplines is a plus.
Has a good understanding of different semiconductor technologies and suppliers and is sensitive to market trends.
Has seasoned experience in handling supply chain projects related to sensors or 2D/3D imaging products. Has related experience in the automotive and/or semiconductor industry is a plus.
Has strong analytical skills and is data-driven. Able to do financial analysis as needed to support the teams in making confident decisions.
Ability to use Japanese and English as working languages is a MUST. Able to travel overseas based on business requirements. Being able to use Chinese as the working language will be a big plus but not required.
A good and reliable team player with strong communication and writing skills. Self-motivated, continually striving for excellence, and can thrive under pressure.

What We Will Offer:

Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Valley.
The competitive compensation package, including stock.
Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
Paid Times Off and paid holidays.
Bonus program eligibility.
401k&Flexible Spending Account.

Location:

Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA.
Some local on-site visits to key customers.
Travel to regional customer sites and to support trade shows & conferences (estimated 25%).

Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

CEPTON Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

About CEPTON Technologies (www.cepton.com):

CEPTON (Nasdaq: CPTN) is a Silicon Valley innovator of lidar-based solutions for automotive (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications. With its patented Micro Motion Technology (MMT®), Cepton aims to take lidar mainstream and achieve its vision of safe and autonomous transportation for everyone.

Founded in 2016 and led by industry veterans with decades of collective experience across a wide range of advanced lidar and imaging technologies, Cepton is focused on the mass market commercialization of high performance, high quality lidar solutions. Cepton is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has a center of excellence facility in Troy, MI to provide local support to the OEM and Tier 1-studded Metro Detroit area. Cepton also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan, India, and China to serve a fast-growing global customer base.

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