Be the point of contact for factory and supply chain organization.
Translate manufacturing, market dynamics, and business requirements into actionable strategies and tactics as they relate to bills of materials risk assessment/mitigation, inventory health/optimization, streamlined/reliable supply chain and the total cost to business.
Coordinate and monitor the acquisition of materials in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs/projects and ramp readiness for seamless transition to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
Work closely with suppliers to execute contractual requirements and discuss performance, cost opportunities, and future operational strategies.
Collaborate with cross‑functional staff across project/program management, engineering, supply chain, commodity professionals/purchasing and manufacturing teams to define customer demand and early raw materials requirements, influence supplier and...