Supply Chain Transition Program Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and governing Phase In / Phase Out (PIPO) initiatives across the product lifecycle to ensure controlled product changes and PIPO transitions from a Supply chain perspective with a strong focus on supply continuity and network distribution to meet customer requirements.

The role ensures cross functional alignment standardized execution risk mitigation and minimal business disruption by embedding supply chain ownership early and sustaining an end to end PIPO process aligned with regulatory and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

Lead end to end PIPO projects across Capital Consumables and Accessories portfolios ensuring standardized execution and governance
Own and deploy the PIPO process
Drive cross functional alignment across Supply Chain Regulatory Quality Product Management Manufacturing Sourcing Supplier Quality and Commercial
Develop and maintain PIPO project plans timelines risks dependencies and mitigation strategies
Maintain and update the Risk Registers from Supply Chain perspective to proactively identify and mitigate supply regulatory and execution risks
Actively participate in supplier and internal manufacturing kickoff meetings to ensure aligned and well coordinated implementation and transition plans.
Ensure planning teams lead effective inventory transition strategies to reduce scrap backorders and service impact
Communicate project status risks and decisions clearly to stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership
Lead Kaizen sustainment activities monitor KPIs and continuously improve the PIPO process and execution model
Ensure successful hand off of completed transitions to sustaining operations and planning teams

Education and Experience requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Operations Management Business or equivalent experience
Minimum 57 years experience in supply chain operations or product lifecycle project management
Proven experience leading cross functional global projects in regulated or complex manufacturing environments
Hands on experience with product transitions lifecycle management or change implementation in supply chain or operations roles

Role and Competencies requirements

Strong project management capability with demonstrated ownership of complex multi stakeholder initiatives
Deep understanding of end to end supply chain processes including planning manufacturing inventory management and supplier coordination
Proven ability to lead without authority and influence cross functional teams toward aligned outcomes
Strong risk management and problem solving skills with ability to anticipate issues before execution
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across operational and leadership levels
High level of structure rigor and attention to detail with focus on standardization and sustainment
Comfortable working in global matrix environments with multiple time zones and stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel PowerPoint SharePoint) and project tracking methodologies
Continuous improvement mindset with experience in Kaizen or process transformation initiatives
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%