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Supply Chain Manager - Acoustic Jawbone
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The Supply Chain Manager for Acoustic products and components is responsible for leveraging supplier?s technical and commercial expertise to benefit the engineering and competitive advantage of Aliph (Jawbone) consumer products and technologies. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for continuous supply of all required materials within specification as well as cost and quality parameters to meet product technology and manufacturing needs. The Supply Chain Manager will support the commodity management team to meet objectives on product cost and performance, and be the point of contact between elements of Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality for managing critical components and technologies with suppliers.Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams on product roadmap requirements
Assess supplier capabilities in areas of process , capacity planning, and cost/performance.
Support Supplier Selection process in choosing strategic partners.
Knowledge of production, material and labor costs, manufacturing process methods, product functionality, quality criteria and delivery schedules for components managed.
Conduct Contract negotiations with primary and secondary suppliers
Manage costs during product development and sustaining production phases to support financial goals and objectives
Coordinate business review metrics with strategic suppliers and internal cross-functional teams
Negotiate commercial terms and prices with supply based, track raw material market trends, and reduce costs on new products and sustaining products.
Support New Product Introduction process and Engineering team to deliver new products on time and at target cost.
Communicate to Aliph Senior Management cost reduction, risk management and supply strategy progress for components managed for new products and sustaining products.
Participate in/support the development and execution of Procurement strategies to meet the business objectives
Drive continuous improvement programs across area of responsibility
Champion organization values and objectives
Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate subject matter expertise in supply management concepts
Understands the corporate business plan and his/her role in supporting it
Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage conflicting deadlines and work effectively in a dynamic environment
Apply effective project management and change management techniques
Work with accountability and integrity, meet commitments
Education and Professional Experience:
BA/BS in Supply Chain management, Engineering or related field
5 ? 8 years experience buying acoustic and mechanical components (cosmetic and structural)
Experience working with fast-paced, new product introductions
Demonstrates a successful record managing project execution while meeting delivery and cost requirements
Experience implementing supplier selection process and technical staff
Multi-lingual and multi-cultural awareness, moves seamlessly between cultures and knows how to conduct business in various cultures and countries.
About Us:
For more than a decade, Jawbone has developed human-centered wearable technology and audio devices unparalleled in their technical innovation, ease-of-use and sophistication of design. A 2010 IDSA Design of the Decade winner, the company is the creator of the award-winning and best-selling Jawbone ERA and ICON Bluetooth headsets; NoiseAssassin technology, the world's first and only military-grade noise-eliminating technology; and the JAMBOX and BIG JAMBOX wireless speakers and speakerphones. Jawbone is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Deutsche Telekom, Khosla Ventures, investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and others. Jawbone is headquartered in San Francisco.
AliphCom is an equal opportunity employer, offers an exciting opportunity for qualified career-motivated professionals. We provide competitive compensation, performance bonus and the chance to work with talented people in a winning, successful, and pleasant environment. We offer many premium benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, life insurance, Paid Time Off and much more.
Interested candidates who fit the description are encouraged to apply now.
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| Location: | 150 Executive Park Boulevard Suite 4550 San Francisco, CA 94134 United States |
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| Headquarters: | 150 Executive Park Boulevard Suite 4550 San Francisco, CA 94134 United States |
| Industry: | Computers and Peripherals |
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