Hybrid Sample PO & Cross-Functional Ops Lead

New Balance; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Lifestyle reimbursement

Job summary

New Balance in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Supply Chain/PO Management professional to coordinate cross‑functional efforts for Sample PO releases with manufacturing partners. This role ensures timely PO placement and confirmation while adhering to New Balance guidelines and KPIs.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in fast‑paced planning or purchasing, with strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a fast‑paced planning and/or purchasing environment preferred.
• On hands experience developing and implementing supply chain process improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Supervisory skills preferred Computer skills including Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, etc.), ERP systems, Diver, xPC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Execute Sample PO releases and ensure timely order placement and confirmation.
• Review delivery status and identify risks to timelines.
• Review weekly exceptions and drive timely resolution with suppliers and internal partners.
• Communication with suppliers, OM teams, and cross‑functional partners to resolve issues and align stakeholders.
• Provide timely visibility of risks, exceptions, and performance trends to appropriate teams.
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships across functions and with external manufacturing partners.
• Serve as a key point of contact for Sample PO Management processes.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects that support strategic business objectives.
• Participate in weekly and monthly KPI reporting, analysis, and performance reviews.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives related to PO management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Diver

xPC

Job description

New Balance in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Supply Chain/PO Management professional to coordinate cross‑functional efforts for Sample PO releases with manufacturing partners. This role ensures timely PO placement and confirmation while adhering to New Balance guidelines and KPIs.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in fast‑paced planning or purchasing, with strong analytical and project management skills.