Supply Chain Program Manager

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for ensuring supply chain readiness for multiple programs with specific attention to: cost optimization, multi-sourcing and material readiness and availability for new product prototype builds and mass production ramp-ups.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Product Development, Commodity Sourcing, Contract Manufacturer, and Planning teams to fully understand demand and supply needs and balance those against operational goals. This position will require a person that is capable of understanding the details of manufacturing processes, translating those into proper supply plans, and executing successfully against those plans.

• Be the supply chain conduit between engineering & operation and Asia supply chain partners to assure material deliveries at factorieson-time in the right quantity
• Perform regular supply vs. demand analysis for critical materials to identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning
• supply chain processes with product development project plan milestones and the mass production ramp-up plan.
• Facilitate cost optimization activities throughout the product development cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: supply chain management, business management, or engineering;
• At least 3 years related experience in production, materials management, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing company.
• Comfortable explaining and conveying numbers in a succinct way and attention to detail
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to drive recommendations through effective slide development and storyboarding.