Job Description

What youll be doing...

The Supply Chain Engineer will be the onsite and/or support to the testing, repair and refurbishment third party logistics provider (3PL) driving results, strategic direction, and vendor management of the Verizon RAN Clean & Screen (CNS) and Repair operations. You will implement the reverse supply chain CNS operation decisions and maintain the requirements of a highly dynamic planning forecast to meet the supply needs of the business to maximize cost avoidance savings through the reuse of product. The position will be responsible for defining and executing to a set of supply chain operational metrics geared towards forecast attainment, turnaround time, cost reduction, bounce and out of box failure rates. You will also design and perform equipment testing, drive quality improvements and improve manufacturing design of products with learnings from failure mode analysis. Successful candidate will follow TL9000 standards and ASQ quality processes and methodology such as design of experiments, fishbone diagrams, poka yoke. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, Verizon network topology, RF signal transmission, preferred to assist with root cause analysis and 8D disciplines.

Youwill help drive supply chain-optimization related projects involving cross functional teams within the reverse logistics organization. You will also have significant leadership experience, demonstrated successes driving cross-functional process improvement, enabling tangible benefit to the business.You will be the catalyst for driving continuous improvement while leading the day to day operations.The Supply Chain Engineer will be an integral part of the reverse logistics team managing network equipment.

* Provide onsite management of 3PL testing, repair and refurbishment partner, ensuring both production and quality standards are maintained for RAN network equipment returns.
* Manage integration of cross functional, detailed CNS project plans and timelines with the ability to prioritize projects, establish realistic timelines/milestones and achieve results.
* Design and perform test development of RAN and other related equipment.
* Support cross functional teams on process development and continuous improvement.
* Identify, escalate, and resolve issues that may impact critical process deliverables with sense of urgency.
* Project management of cross-product org initiatives and action registers for laser focused objectives.
* Support the end to end repair process for in-warranty and out of warranty product.
* Support advanced exchange of product when and where applicable.
* Drive operations excellence through the monitoring, analysis and reporting on Key Performance Indicators management.
* Seek industry and area best practices determine value and drive change management where appropriate to gain efficiencies.
* Build and maintain strategic partnerships with all impacted Supply Chain teams.
* Work to reduce and drive out No Trouble Found NTF units from the reverse Supply Chain.
* Perform root cause analysis with OEM for top return drivers and top failure modes.
* Identify further opportunities for new growth within Clean & Screen Operations and technologies.



What were looking for...

You'll need to have:

* Bachelors degree Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or other related fields or four or more years of work experience.
* Six or more years of relevant work experience.
* Six or more years of relevant work experience in warehouse operations.
* Willingness to travel.

Even better if you have:

* Masters degree in Supply Chain, IE or a MBA in a related field.
* Strong vendor management experience.
* Project Management experience, including experience with cross-functional and/or cross-Area projects.
* In-depth knowledge of Verizon RAN network products.
* Excellent quantitative, problem-solving, technical and analytical skills.
* Excellent oral and written communications skills.
* Results oriented, strong sense of urgency, proactive and flexible.
* Ability to effectively negotiate solutions and deadlines with others at all levels of the business.
* Ability to effectively consult and communicate with internal teams.
* Abilityto meet tight deadlines and have a strong customer focus.
* Ability to lead in a fast paced, changing environment and provide rapid turnaround on deliverables.



When you join Verizon

Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. Were a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

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