Material Manager, ODM Operations

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Date: 1 week ago
City: Austin, TX
Salary: $92,000 - $137,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
The Global ODM Fulfillment Operations team within the Global Supply Chain Operations (GSCO) group is responsible for teaming with our supply chain partners to build, deliver, and enable Meta’s AI, Compute and Storage infrastructure. Meta’s computing foundation is its Data Centers, and key strategic partnerships with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) across the Compute and Storage industry are a crucial piece in building and operationalizing this infrastructure. The Global ODM Fulfillment Operations team is responsible for managing the operational performance of these ODM partners by setting key performance metrics, ensuring operational success and driving performance improvement programs across Meta’s supply chain, and is ultimately responsible for on-time-delivery of the hardware. This requires a dynamic approach to work to unlock challenges on the tactical (ex. supply), strategic (ex. Supply chain strategy), and foundational (ex. process overhaul) levels for Inventory Partners, ODMs, and Meta. The team is inherently dynamic, requiring coordination across engineering, NPI, mass production, and sustaining teams all within a given cycle. Put simply: this team is composed of flexible problem solvers who build relationships both within- and beyond- Meta to achieve industry-leading performance and pave the way for Meta’s AI-enabled infrastructure.As an ODM Materials Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials to Meta's manufacturer partners, enabling the delivery of compute, storage, and AI racks to data centers and warehouses. You will be responsible for managing the flow of materials, optimizing supply chain processes, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.


Material Manager, ODM Operations Responsibilities:

  • Materials Planning: Collaborate with the Original Design Manufacturers to maintain accurate subcomponent material supply data to ensure on-time delivery of components and commodities against Meta’s forecast and Risk/Buys.
  • Risk Management: Drive MRP readiness with ODMs and mitigate risks associated with material shortages, supply chain disruptions, and other potential issues that could impact on-time delivery.
  • Partner Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders, ODM partners, and suppliers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Proactively analyze and utilize data to drive supply chain processes and tools enabling materials management strategies.
  • LCR Execution: Curate, route approvals, and execute Large Commit Review (LCR) per cyclical budgeting process.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve materials management processes, leveraging data analytics and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Metrics: Assist in development and track Key Performance Indicators to ensure alignment on material planning, on-time PO placement, PO coverage, and supply chain optimization. Closely collaborate with inventory lead to ensure optimal stock levels at ODMs and Third-Party Logistics.
  • Interpreting Demand/Supply & MRP Reports: Ability to analyze and interpret demand and supply reports, as well as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports, to make informed decisions about material planning and procurement.
  • Partner with internal/external teams to support material allocation decisions to maximize rack supply to Meta



Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain management in the technology industry.
  • Experience to adapt to changing business needs and prioritize workload to focus on dynamic business objectives.
  • Project management skills and experience to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience establishing working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and partners across different time zones.



Preferred Qualifications:

  • An interest, or previous exposure to, computer manufacturing, production, and configuration.
  • Experience to rapidly understand the terminology, and configuration components, within the hardware domain.
  • Experience interfacing with internal & external partners in an entrepreneurial and cross-functional environment, requiring a latitude for independent judgment while coordinating people and technical resources.



About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.


Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

$92,000/year to $137,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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