Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the product deliverables for each phase and manages the Supply Chain deliverables.
•    Forms and leads cross-functional supply chain operations teams (comprised of Supply Chain, Category Management, Supplier Quality, Mfg Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Planning, and other members as required) to define sourcing strategies and sourcing plans for existing & new products, including recommendations for new supplier selection & evaluation as part New Product Introduction.
•    Lead and influence supplier selection and guide alignment to a sustainable long term supply chain and manufacturability.
•    Serves as single point of contact to the Supply Chain team to coordinate and execute supplier and production readiness in terms of production capacity and approved critical parts manufacturing prior to key product milestones
•    Manages the transition of new products from development to pilot production then to volume production.  Manages existing part qualification & transfer process from legacy suppliers to new suppliers.
•    Lead supplier performance projects specific to commodity
•    Supports Global Supply Chain in all Kaizen and VPM activities
•    Leadership in adhering to the product development process of test and verification as part of the product release process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education or Experience (in years):  
•    Requires a minimum of 5 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).
•    A technical degree in: Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline is preferred ; or a technical competency in this area based on related experience.

Knowledge and skills:  
•    Work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develop supplier selection process for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
•    Strong background in polymers, resins, filtration media, surface engineered materials or related experience in an industry that uses those materials.
•    Manage the product cost roadmap prior to production release; analyze product cost and manufacturing cost models to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost targets.
•    Fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation & recognizes opportunities to improve product design for cost/quality/delivery with early supplier involvement.
•    Creates and delivers presentations to program executives and stakeholders.  Provides feedback to engineering on DFx (cost, manufacturability), and manages resources to drive the assessment
•    Supports new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the strategic supply base.
•    Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, assets
•    Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities for managed categories

Physical requirements/abilities:  
•    Some travel domestically and internationally is required (15%)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (optional):
•    Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Power Point
•    Experience using Agile, and SAP
•    Must be a self-starter and be able to operate independent of day to day supervision
•    Direct experience leading cross-functional teams (CFT)
•    Self-starter with the ability to adapt, critical thinking skills, and problem solve under pressure