Supply Chain Program Manager
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job Description:
The Supply Chain Program Manager (Steel/Mechanical) will be based at Nextrackers office in Brazil.
In this role you will report to the Director of Program Management.
Job Summary
The SC Program Manager goal is to facilitate a positive experience with NEXTracker. He/she ensures that NEXTrackers products and Installation out-perform customer expectations and are of the highest quality possible and develops customer loyalty by optimizing the product to the customers needs and providing great technical onsite support services on the NEXTracker product.
As the Supply Chain Program Manager you will be leading and managing product development and production deliverables and timelines. You will define and execute the project launch strategy through leading and collaboration with cross functional teams CMs stakeholders to ensure successful and timely execution.
You will:
Collaborate with sourcing manufacturing R&D systems applications quality/reliability project services asset management teams and externally with global vendors (CMs) to roll out program timeline for launch.
Ensure alignment of defined strategies between CM manufacturing sites globally.
Monitor key milestones ensuring adherence to identified timelines and deliverables of key objectives for assigned program.
Adapt quickly to changing product and schedule needs.
Coordinate the delivery with the contract manufactures (CMs) of products through the NX NPI process to ensure on-time turn for material procurement product assembly and product testing field testing & PPAP.
Lead program readiness gate reviews with cross functional teams.
Coordinates problem solving and escalates challenges encountered on the program that affect Quality and to meet commitments accountable for the project performance and address any gaps to assure alignment.
Identify opportunities for processes improvement then develop tools and methodologies to improve efficiencies across the organization.
Requirements:
7 years min. of experience leading programs and or projectscradle to grave including ownership of cost quality timeline execution
Strategic mindset
Ability to plan entire program for cost/time/quality see risks as early as possible in the program and ability to come up with a plan to mitigate them.
In-depth understanding of NPI and Product Development processes
7 years min. serving large OEM customers in renewable energy automotive consumer electronics or home appliances in mechanical or equivalent.
Experience working with and managing multinational teams and sites.
The ability to influence others and negotiate solutions in critical decisions.
Familiarity with Project Management tools and methodologies and managing projects.
In-depth knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes such as stamping roll forming welding coating machining injection molding assembly and automation. Any other manufacturing process experience is a plus.
An understanding of quality tools (8D 5 Whys QMS COE) and the ability to drive root cause and corrective action activities.
A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred:
Possess PMP PMO or equivalent certifications.
Direct experience with domestic and offshore Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
Someone who is structured in planning and executing programs
At Nextracker we are leading in the energy transition providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker sustainability is not just a word. Its a core part of our business values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People Community Environment Innovation and Integrity. We are creative collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Culture is our Passion
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
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Nextracker provides intelligent solar tracker solutions for utility-scale and distributed generation projects to transform PV plant performance. Call now.
