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Join our world-class supply chain team, a catalyst for change in driving company transformation, supporting innovation, improving productivity and exceeding customer expectations.

The Product Materials Manager is the primary interface to the Manufacturing Partner site and is accountable for driving Supply Chain management and PCBA deliveries. This position supports one or more Business Units. Position requires strong knowledge on Supply Chain management processes and PCBA manufacturing operations. This leadership position works with the Regional Operations team for Mexico.

Your Impact

Manage Supply Chain processes and PCBA deliveries, orchestrate manufacturing operations and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the best value to our customers.

Main activities:

* Daily management of customer orders, and prioritization according to key delivery milestones.

* Communication with critical stakeholders, coordination, and alignment with manufacturing partners.

* Troubleshoot different issues based on data analytics.

* Understand various sets of data for quality & process control and decision-making process.

* Cost and productivity (Non-Material Spend, Transformation cost review and approval).

* Material Management, assurance of timely and sufficient trigger internal and external suppliers. Understanding of procurement process terminology required (e.g. ROP Execution, supply demand reviews).

* Engineering Change Order management to ensure transparent implementation and minimized Inventory impact.

* Excess and Obsolete management.

* Capacity analysis and management according to forecast and different business needs.

* Lead or engagement in on going improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor degree in Supply chain Management, BS Industrial Engineering, Planning Operations or equivalent experience in the electronics supply Chain manufacturing industry.

* Proven Lean Manufacturing experience. +10 years of Manufacturing Supply Chain experience understanding of the different supply and demand elements.

* Understanding of the different supply and demand elements.

* Strong Understanding of MRP/ERP systems.

* Strong written & verbal communication skills (in English).

Preferred Qualifications

* Program Management – PMP would be a plus. Defines and validates project scope, project plan and schedule for moderately complex projects; defines metrics for project success; select and apply standards.

* Manages change by identifying impacts of the project, building awareness and support for change within the organization and contributing to development of training.

* Customer impact-oriented with problem-solving skills, effectively mobilizing time and resources to get things done.

* Analytical and communications skills across all levels or the organization.

* Capable to connect information into business outcomes and decision-making process. 

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