Supply Chain Manager NPI

As a Supply Chain Manager you will own end-to-end material readiness across New Product Introduction(NPI) programs from early development builds(xVT) through mass production(MP). You will lead complex multi-tier supply chain planning proactively identify and mitigate risks and ensure seamless material availability to support product development timelines. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership working closely with engineering operations procurement and external manufacturing partners to drive execution optimize processes and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timelines.

Key job responsibilities
Material readiness & Execution
- Own material readiness strategy and execution across all NPI phases.
- Develop and manage detailed material plans aligned with program schedules and build requirements
- Drive purchase order placement tracking and delivery to ensure on-time material availability for build and ramp
Risk Management & Mitigation
- Proactively identify supply chain risks(long lead time component design changes capacity constraint)
- Develop mitigation strategies including alternate sourcing risk buys schedule adjustments and inventory repositioning
- Maintain clear visibility of material risks and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders
Cross-functional Alignment
- Act as the primary point of contact for material readiness driving alignment across engineering program management procurement and contract manufacturers.
- Provide regular updates on material status risks and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.
- Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and scenario analysis.
Inventory & E&O Management
- Manage NPI material inventory including Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) to minimize financial exposure.
- Balance supply and demand during design changes build iterations and program transitions.
Process Improvement & Mechanism Development
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance NPI material planning tracking and execution.
- Develop scalable tools dashboards and mechanisms to improve visibility and efficiency.
- Standardize best practices across programs to improve predictability and execution quality.

A day in the life
- Review material readiness status across multiple NPI programs identifying gaps against upcoming build requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve delivery issues and secure critical components.
- Analyze supply risks (lead time changes shortages design updates) and develop mitigation plans.
- Lead cross-functional meetings to align on material status risks and recovery actions.
- Update stakeholders with clear data-driven summaries on program readiness and key escalations.
- Drive execution of purchase orders and expedite critical materials to meet timelines.
- Continuously refine tracking tools and dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making.

- 5 years of procurement supply chain inventory management contract management lease administration or operations experience
- 5 years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations global contract management process improvement operational and financial analysis experience
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel SQL Tableau Python
- Experience in global supply chain management managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

- 4 years of program project product management or leading a product implementation process experience
- Masters degree in Business Administration Finance Economics Computer Science or a related field
- Experience in data centers infrastructure service providers or related technology companies

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