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:
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Own the end-to-end supply chain for electronic and hardware components — from sourcing to delivery
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Select, negotiate, and develop suppliers, building long-term partnerships that ensure quality, competitiveness, and continuity
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Place and oversee purchase orders, keeping purchasing, stock, and supplier data accurate in our ERP
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Run MRP processes to keep material availability aligned with production planning at all times
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Collaborate with Sales to translate demand forecasts into procurement decisions
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Define inventory policies — safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels — balancing availability and working capital
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Anticipate and manage long lead time components through forward-buying, buffers, and component standardisation with Engineering
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Drive cost reduction initiatives and track total cost of ownership across the supply base
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Control all logistics flows — inbound, outbound, and intra-company — managing 3PLs, freight forwarders, and customs compliance
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Build supply chain dashboards and reporting to provide full visibility to leadership
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Ensure quality compliance, structured documentation, and robust internal processes
Requirements
What makes you a great fit:
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5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing within electronics or hardware; Master's degree preferred
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APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent is a plus
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Solid ERP experience and strong command of MRP and production-driven purchasing
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Proven track record in supplier management, negotiations, and supplier development
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Experience in inventory optimisation, demand planning, and logistics management across inbound, outbound, and 3PL
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Familiar with long lead time procurement, supply risk mitigation, and cost reduction
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Strong grasp of quality principles, compliance, and documentation standards
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Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented — you make decisions from data
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Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling tech startup; a collaborative team player
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Fluent in English; additional languages and occasional travel are a plus
Benefits
On top of a competitive salary, we offer:
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32 vacation days (incl 12 additional leave days)
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Healthcare benefits (incl Alan daily care)
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Group insurance
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Meal vouchers
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Mobility budget
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Flex Income Plan (through Payflip)
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Stock options (performance based)
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Fun team drinks & events
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A brand new office in the heart of Brussels
