Job Summary
Responsible for the Supply Chain Design & Supporting Business Plan required to proactively manage both the Customer & Jabil’s business expectations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform situational analysis leading to Strategy Development around all Supply Chain Disciplines (Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Design, etc.)
- End-to-end accountability for the BOM costing strategy and process applied to a particular customer.
- Develop relationships that allow the ability to influence the Customer, Suppliers, and key stakeholders within Jabil.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to individuals who directly and indirectly play a role in Strategy creation/implementation.
- Ensure an appropriate Planning Process is in place to support both Customer and Jabil Revenue Projections, Inventory Models, & Supply Chain Flexibility programs.
- Develop and oversee product launch plans for new business, and transition plans for products being moved between Jabil manufacturing sites.
- Develop Process and Tools for the communication of all Supply Chain “Reporting” that is required by the customer (E&O, OTD, Pricing, etc.).
- Implement Inventory programs that allow Jabil to optimize working Capital (Hubbing, JIT, optimum manufacturing lot sizes, alternate transportation methodologies, etc.).
- Clearly and regularly communicate Customer needs and collaborate with other Functional areas within Jabil to ensure alignment on common goals (Commodity Management, Advanced Planning, Operations, Design, Finance, etc.).
- Develop and deploy an appropriate quoting process that allows Jabil every chance to win new business.
- Identify creative ways to reduce cost, and develop and deploy an appropriate Costing model which supports our Customers and Jabil’s negotiation calendar.
- Negotiate favorable Pricing, Terms, and Contracts that allow Jabil a Competitive Advantage in the market.
- In conjunction with BD, negotiate Customer terms that don’t leave Jabil exposed based on quote model (Pricing & Inventory).
- Work in concert with Customer’s SCM & Design organizations to create alignment in Supplier Selection strategies.
- Understand regulatory Compliance or Local Legislation that may impact the supply chain design for a particular Customer.
- Establish Clear & Measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual & team results.
- Solicit ongoing performance feedback from individuals within Jabil that can help to quantify performance trends.
- Clearly understand and be able to articulate both Jabil & our Customers Strategic Direction.
- Develop a clear understanding of Business Unit P&L and cause and effect of Supply Chain elements on the balance sheet.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Business Development.
- Additional certification such as ASQ, CQE, CQM, CQA, OR ISO Lead Auditor, as well as global experience is highly desirable.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.