TUSK IC is a fabless millimeter-wave (mmWave) IC design company based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded in 2018 as a KU Leuven spin-off, we’ve built a strong reputation for solving the toughest RF and semiconductor challenges in automotive, industrial, and communications markets.

We’re now entering a new and pivotal phase: developing our own product line of Ka-band chips and modules for satellite communications (SatCom). Our focus is on next-generation user terminals for global satellite connectivity — a market on the verge of explosive growth. “New Space” is fueling a wide range of business and investment opportunities, with communications emerging as the biggest growth market, and at the heart of strategic autonomy discussions.

At TUSK IC, we believe in technical excellence and customer impact. We build trust through results. If you want to be part of a team where ambition and execution go hand in hand, you’ll feel at home!

Job description

Join a fast-growing fabless semiconductor company where your supply chain expertise is embedded in product development, shaping sourcing strategies, partner selection, and manufacturability from prototypes to products. You’ll work cross-functionally to align engineering, operations, and suppliers, ensuring a smooth transition from NPI to production readiness. As products mature, you’ll drive a seamless volume ramp, building a resilient, scalable supply chain that supports growth and on-time delivery.

We’re looking for an experienced Supply Chain Expert with a strong track-record in prototyping and high-volume production of semiconductor devices and electronic modules. In this role, you will take the lead in building and scaling the supply chain for our next-generation satcom products – from early supplier engagement through mass production and long-term lifecycle management.

Education

  • 8+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing within a fabless semiconductor or advanced electronics environment
  • Proven experience taking hardware from prototype to high-volume production
  • Experience with supplier qualification, audits, and quality systems

Responsibilities and challenges

  • Own and build the end-to-end supply chain strategy for fabless semiconductor products and associated modules
  • Define, plan and implement supplier selection, qualification, and product qualification flows (NPI → ramp → volume) from production to delivery, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Work closely with engineering, product, and quality teams to ensure design-for-supply-chain and manufacturability.
  • Track production progress daily, identifying and addressing any issues that could cause delays. Be hands-on in the field: visiting suppliers, audits, factory acceptance, and line bring-up
  • Establish and manage strategic partnerships with foundries, OSATs, component suppliers, and logistics providers
  • Lead technical (and potentially also commercial) negotiations:  long-term supply agreements, capacity reservations, pricing models and contractual frameworks.
  • Drive cost optimization, risk management, and supply continuity (dual sourcing, second-source strategies, lifecycle planning)
  • Set up scalable processes for procurement, vendor management, quality incidents, and change management
  • Represent the company at key industry events and with strategic partners

Competences and qualifications

  • Deep understanding of semiconductor supply chains: foundries, OSATs, test, packaging, and module manufacturing
  • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous scale-up environments
  • Willingness to travel internationally to suppliers and industry events
  • Strong stakeholder management skills across engineering, product, and leadership teams
  • Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience structuring long-term supplier agreements

What we offer

  • A dynamic and fast-growing scale-up environment where your impact is visible from day one
  • Hybrid working with up to 3 days of remote work per week
  • A beautiful Art Nouveau office in Antwerp, conveniently located near Berchem train station
  • The chance to contribute to truly next-generation satellite communication products used in the real world
  • Competitive salary package with attractive benefits
  • A smart, kind, international and ambitious team you’ll learn from — and enjoy working with
  • Gourmet coffee, carefully selected by our local coffee aficionado
  • Budget for learning and development (courses, conferences, books)

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Director Supply Chain – Fabless semicon

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