High Level Responsibilities :
Risk Management
- Manages and performs costed BOM risk analysis, identifying and validating risk parts driving resolution or developing mitigation plans for all X and 1 rated components prior to FCS (First Customer Shipment)
- Identify innovative opportunities to improve BOM structure, accuracy and customer usability and work w / functional teams to influence BOM and product structure to optimize Mfg and / or customer order experience.
- Develop processes to evaluate business decisions against risks related to the Supply Chain
- Assess risks associated with relevant commodity technologies.
- Communicate risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to organization.
Supply Chain and Commodity Knowledge
Understanding of supply chain models, strategies.Understanding of commodity cost drivers, as well as basic supplier management and cost negotiation processes.Work with cross functional teams to insure alignment of product roadmap, technology roadmap, and supply chain strategy.Create project plans and strategies to prevent or minimize supply chain risks and manages overall continuity of material supply, delivery and quality ensuring no shortages, delays or quality issues from pilot to mass production.Leverage an expert knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, partner operations, manufacturing sub-processes, and supply base requirements (including technology roadmaps, commodity strategies, risk strategies, and spend analysis) to anticipate and resolve complex materials problems, as well as, influence appropriate sourcing decisionsIdentify opportunities to implement industry best-practices and innovative improvements for improving the global materials process.Cost Management
Utilize appropriate resources and influences sourcing decision to achieve optimal product costUnderstands all elements of product cost; validates the integrity of the costed BOM and forward costing; able to clearly articulate the main cost drivers, cost reduction and cost avoidance activitiesIdentify opportunities for cost reduction in other areas of the businessDevelop innovative cost cutting and management strategiesDemand Planning
Basic understanding of the forecast process, key players, and its role in demand planning and order fulfillment.Work cross functionally to mitigate impact of planning changes and disruptions to downstream Mfg processes and understand the impact of forecasts on manufacturing performance (e.g. order fulfillment, manufacturing procurement) across functions.Supplier Management
Manages supplier performance and team expectations by proactively driving suppliers to meet or exceed committed performance to increase contribution and capability through relationships and trust with vendors / partners.Understands and evaluates the comparative contribution of vendors / partners and creates opportunities for vendors / partners to provide valueRequired Skills / Experience :
Experienced negotiator and influencerAbility to influence across all levels of the organizationStrong background in supplier and materials managementLead cross-functional, global teams to accomplish goals and objectivesHands-on experience in supply chainStrong facilitation and people skills; proven ability to lead groupsAbility to think strategicallyStrong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal & external stakeholdersExcellent organization skills and proven follow-through on actions and activitiesMust have experience working in a Mfg environmentStrong supplier management and materials purchasing experienceExperience working in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment strongly desiredProgram Management experience in supply chain or other operationsExperience working directly with contract manufacturersProficient in Excel and PowerPointSkills Required
Excel, supply chain finance, Powerpoint