The Hardware Operations & Quality position at Output is responsible for managing manufacturing, logistics, QA and warehousing for Output’s hardware and furniture products. In this role, the manager will work alongside the VP of Hardware and General Manager to ensure all hardware products are meeting demand on an on-going basis. This candidate will manage current and new relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, 3PLs, freight brokers and all other needed parties.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain operations for all hardware products.
• Manage Quality Assurance, implement best practices and confirm that manufacturers abide by QA practices implemented.
• Be the leader of Output’s relationship with manufacturers, suppliers, 3PLs, freight brokers and shipping companies.
• Determine and implement the supply chain for new products.
• Ensure hardware products are delivered to the customer within a reasonable timeframe on an on-going basis.
• Create demand forecasting on a monthly basis and then act on the results.
• Continually improve current processes, methodologies and systems to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Develop what-if/scenario planning and decision-making strategies.
• Be a resource for the customer support team and assist with customer hardware issues as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3  years experience with a demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management
• Experience with Asian manufacturing, including international travel to factories--experience with domestic manufacturing a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Highly organized with an aptitude for problem solving
• Personable and a good communicator
• Excellent email etiquette
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Able to prioritize tasks and work independently

About Output Inc.
We’re a Los Angeles based company developing innovative software and gear for musicians, film composers, and music producers. Our products have become music industry standards, with users such as Diplo, Coldplay, Harry Gregson-Williams, Ramin Djawadi, Kanye West, Glitch Mob and many more.

At Output we’re a robust team of developers, sound designers, marketers, and musicians looking to create meaningful products that inspire the world’s greatest creators.

Benefits include:
    •    Competitive salary

    •    Health care

    •    Open and creative office

    •    Positive and fun co-workers

    •    Music Studio

    •    Happy hours and other fun activities