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Job Family:
General Supply Chain Management
Job Profile Title:
Sr. Supply Chain Manager -Robotics/ Autonomous Vehicles
Location/Division Specific Information Lexington, KY
How will you make an impact?- --
Responsible for the materials strategy in assigned region, this includes responsibility for situational analysis, strategy development & guidance in implementation for the functional disciplines of supply chain development, risk mitigation, negotiation, procurement, planning & inventory control. These strategies should support the individual customers needs & be complementary to overall Supply Chain Management (SCM) goals. This particular position will be focused on design and Supply Chain support as an SME in Robotics and Autonomous vehicle support.
What will you do?-
Communicate customers needs to Commodity Management, NPI Supply Chain Project Managers, Operations Materials Management to ensure that Jabil provides supply chain solutions that foster success
Develop senior level supply base relationships in region that will ensure assurance of supply, preferred terms set, pricing & etc.
Develop supply base/chain models that meet the needs of High, Mid & Low Volume Market business
Provide a communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information
Know and understand both the corporations and divisions strategic direction
Analyze customers needs & develop appropriate materials strategy that is in alignment with organizational and divisional goals
Examine current supply chain models & identify & implement best proactive business to meet needs
Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes & systems (ie modification of responsibilities, elimination of non-value-added processes or complete reengineering of processes & systems)
Define, develop & make effective use of cost analysis and risk mitigation tools and Provide feedback to staff on cost & cost trends
Develop & implement initiatives for region that will enhance cash cycle & improve margin
Implement and/or participate in Design Incentive Agreement negotiation and ensure DIA registration is on time
Focus on achievement of SCM financial & operational goals
Serve as escalation point for customer issues that cannot be resolved in a timely manner within the functional area
Ensure the required system tools (SAP, Windchill, JIS, In-Control tools, etc.) are utilized effectively within the team
How will you get here?-
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Logistics Mgmt. or related discipline
Experience:
Ten years related experience in negotiation, cost reduction activities & materials planning required
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Robotics and / or Autonomous Vehicle is a must
10 years of relevant work experience in Robotics and Automation with Associate's degree will be considered
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information to Business Unit Management, Customer, and other members of the Jabil materials community. Advanced PC skills, including training and willingness to learn Jabils software packages
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Preferred Qualifications:
Mechanical Engineering Degree, knowledge in Motors, Lidars, Cameras & Complex assemblies
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