NPI Supply Chain Program Manager

What You'll Do

The CBM NPI team is looking for a skilled Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) to handle all Supply Chain deliverables for silicon photonics based optical module programs. In addition to traditional role requirements, you will thrive in a dynamic environment with new suppliers and supply chain partners, balance process and risk, handle strategic cost and actively engage the supply chain and all supply chain partners.

You will be accountable for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for internally developed SiPh based module programs from pre-concept to production. You will actively engage and handle the supply flow during development and post FCS for critical components. You will work collaboratively and coordinate supply with our internal teams, Contract Manufacturers, wafer fabs, and OSATs to deliver products that meet schedule, cost, and ramp requirements. You will understand and drive optics cost models. You will drive cost avoidance and cost reduction activities in support of standard and gross margin requirements for your assigned products. Additional responsibilities may include project planning, materials sourcing and planning, procurement, inventory control, E&O analysis and projections, New Product Material readiness, risk identification and mitigation, and supplier quality.

Who You'll Work With

As part of the NPI team in CBM, the NPI SCPM partners with the CMB BU teams, Engineering, and Operations functions. You will work with a cross functional team in Operations and will partner with Supply Chain Operations functions, including Global Sourcing and Technology & Quality.

Who You Are

Detail oriented, collaborative and capable of working with cross functional peers across organizational and geographic boundaries to deliver on requirements of business.

Minimum Requirements For The Role

• 8+ years proven experienced in supply chain management and manufacturing.
• Experienced in procurement and supplier management, cost management, quality management, and general supply chain management.
• Expertise in understanding Bills of Material and costing process.
• Experienced in driving cost reductions, cost avoidance, and value engineering.
• Applies knowledge of own function and business expertise to solve critical issues.
• Uses analytics and data to drive solutions.

Preferred Skill

• Knowledgeable of silicon supply chain; understand wafer processing cycle times, planning, and procurement.

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