Manufacturing Partner Manager - Penang

Arista Networks; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a seasoned EMS Partner Manager to lead and optimize collaboration with global electronics manufacturing services partners. You will drive cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and capacity alignment across the supply chain and support strategic RFQs and NPI activities.

The role requires 5–8 years in manufacturing/supply chain, strong analytical and Excel skills, and residency in Penang with legal work rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, operations, supplier management, or program management.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and global supply chains.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Must be based in Penang with legal work rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day and strategic engagement with EMS partners on cost, quality, delivery, inventory, capacity, and performance.
• Support RFQs, manufacturing award decisions, and volume allocation through financial and capacity analysis.
• Monitor MVA performance and assist in cost negotiations with benchmarking and savings tracking.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing spend reporting, spend split analysis, and cost reduction tracking.
• Coordinate the QBR process with scorecards, executive presentations, and action tracking.
• Analyze manufacturing competitiveness across sites to improve cost, scalability, and efficiency.
• Support NPI manufacturing strategy, site selection, readiness reviews, and ramp activities.
• Drive issue resolution with partners and internal stakeholders across supply chain, quality, and fulfillment.
• Monitor performance against commitments and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You Will Work With

Support the management and performance of Arista’s global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners. Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Contract Manufacturers to drive manufacturing competitiveness, cost performance, operational excellence, and New Product Introduction (NPI).

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day and strategic business engagement with assigned EMS partners, ensuring alignment on cost, quality, delivery, inventory, capacity, and operational performance.
• Support RFQs, manufacturing award decisions, and volume allocation strategies through financial, operational, and capacity analysis.
• Monitor Manufacturing Value Add (MVA) performance and support quarterly cost negotiations through benchmarking, cost analysis, and savings opportunity identification.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing spend reporting, spend split analysis, cost reduction tracking, and sourcing performance metrics.
• Coordinate the Contract Manufacturer Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process, including scorecards, performance assessments, executive presentations, and action plan tracking.
• Analyze manufacturing competitiveness across sites and partners, identifying opportunities to improve cost, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Support NPI manufacturing strategy, including site selection, capability assessments, production readiness reviews, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Drive resolution of supply chain, operational, quality, and fulfillment issues with manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor manufacturing partner performance against business commitments and drive accountability for corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capacity planning, footprint optimization, and supply chain risk mitigation activities across the global manufacturing network.
• Develop executive-level reporting and business reviews highlighting manufacturing performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to support manufacturing strategy, sourcing decisions, cost reduction programs, and business growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, operations, supplier management, or program management.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cost analysis, supplier performance management, and sourcing activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Must be based inPenang with legal work rights.