Senior Manager, Supply Chain Business Process Architect

Details

The Finance Platform & Technology team at OpenAI builds and scales the systems and data architecture that power core financial and supply chain operations. This hands-on leadership role will own how OpenAI’s Data Center and Manufacturing supply chains operate at scale across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, deployment, and financial settlement. The role focuses on transforming manual and vendor-driven execution into standardized, automated, system-driven operations and embedding those operations into ERP and planning platforms.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. OpenAI operates on a hybrid model (three days per week in the office) and offers relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Define an end-to-end operating model that connects planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and finance into a single, controlled system of record.
• Replace fragmented handoffs and spreadsheets with standardized, system-native workflows and establish global process standards across regions, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Transform manual and exception-driven execution into automated, auditable processes with closed-loop execution across supplier commits, production status, logistics events, and financial posting.
• Drive continuous improvement of supply chain operations using Oracle Fusion Supply Chain and integrated platforms (e.g., ERP, Anaplan).
• Lead cross-functional execution across Data Center Operations, Hardware Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and external partners; represent the Enterprise Platform Team in supplier and contract-manufacturer integrations.
• Translate operational reality into ERP-grade workflows across procurement, planning, manufacturing, logistics, inventory, order management, and PLM.
• Partner with Supply Chain Systems, Finance Systems, and Data Engineering to deliver one source of truth, end-to-end traceability, and automated financial and compliance controls.
• Drive real-time visibility and accountability through upstream and downstream system integrations.
• Ensure processes and systems meet security, data governance, and regulatory requirements; establish change management, testing, and control frameworks to support stable releases and business continuity.
• Drive automation and scalability using AI-first design principles.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain systems, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• APICS or equivalent SCM certification.
• Proven success leading ERP or large-scale supply chain transformations.
• Deep data center and hardware supply chain expertise (planning, procurement, PLM, manufacturing, order management).
• Experience operating in fast-growing, globally distributed environments.
• Strong background in system integration, data architecture, and analytics.
• Familiarity with compliance, governance, and scale-driven operational controls.
• Track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams.

Technologies & Systems Mentioned

• Oracle Fusion Supply Chain
• ERP-grade workflows / ERP integrations
• Anaplan
• PLM
• Data architecture and Data Engineering partnerships
• AI-first design principles

Benefits

• Competitive base pay (see salary field) plus equity and potential performance-related bonus(es).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax accounts (Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter expenses).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental leave, paid medical and caregiver leave.
• Flexible PTO and paid company holidays; sick/safe time per applicable law.
• Mental health and wellness support; employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible.
• Relocation support for eligible employees.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company emphasizes safety, diverse perspectives, and inclusion. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.