QualificationsCommunication skillsManufacturingSupply chainITBachelor’s degreeMaster of Business Administration
Supply Strategist will lead development & oversee execution of global supply positioning strategies across all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring that inventory is positioned to deliver working capital, cost, and service goals. You’ll be working closely with Product Marketing, Finance & various groups within Supply Chain to establish & manage supply plan of record. Every day will be bringing a new challenge, and you’ll be continually looking for ways to drive business profitability by planning and executing a predictable, reliable & low-cost supply chain.
The ideal candidate must combine exceptional analytical capabilities, have deep supply chain knowledge & a proven track record of improving business performance by driving cross-functional alignment & exerting influence in a matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
Own supply commitment (plan of record) to ensure the right product (sku) in the right place (geo, segment, channel) at the right time (cost, lifecycle)
Own end to end inventory throughout forward and reverse supply chain, making sure appropriate visibility and actions are in place to support MS inventory investment decisions
Own development & execution of supply fulfillment strategies to achieve the approved S&OP plan in the optimal way, balancing cost, service, and P&L objectives
Leverage data analyses and channel insights to drive on / off reservation decisions and the implementation of fulfillment models / target segmentation profiles globally
In partnership with Finance, monitor product P&L and drive the right levers to enable profitability
Manage component and finished good liability and own the final input into Finance for E&O reserves and action to drive depletion
Drive policy decisions and executional plans to achieve line of business goals in a more scalable, standardized, low touch manner
Manage and monitor line of business metrics at global and regional level, identifying opportunities /risks and driving corrective actions
Enable structure, rhythms, and processes to comprehensively manage operational activities and critical dependencies required to ensure attainment of supply commitments & achievement of targets
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications:
8+ years of relevant experience, preferably within high-tech manufacturing, consumer electronics and supply chain industry
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations management, engineering or related field
Broad and extensive supply chain experience, such as new product introduction, supply planning, demand management and forecasting, channel operations management
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a hands-on spirit
Advanced conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Leadership of complex cross functional projects, with proven ability to meet challenging organizational objectives
Ability to partner at senior levels to design and implement programs & solutions
Knowledge of business systems and information technology for managing supply chain
Good business judgment, exceptional communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA
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