Obsolescence Manager

Siemens Healthineers AG; Palo Alto (CA); Híbrido; USD 116 000 - 159 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Siemens Healthineers AG in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Obsolescence Manager to own the component lifecycle management for Varian products. You will coordinate supplier discontinuations, manage the obsolescence backlog, and partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate lifecycle risks.

You will deploy HOTT and drive reporting, metrics, and process improvements while supporting LTB planning and ensuring timely resolutions in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, operations, procurement, manufacturing, quality, project management, product lifecycle management or related fields.
• Experience with medical device, semiconductor, electronics, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, aerospace or similar complex product environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects, processes, or operational activities.

Responsabilidades

• Manage component lifecycle transitions, supplier discontinuation notifications (PDNs), product change notifications (PCNs), and end-of-life (EOL) events for Varian products.
• Serve as the primary owner of obsolescence management and HOTT deployment within the organization.
• Maintain and prioritize an obsolescence backlog and coordinate activities to address lifecycle risks.
• Collect and analyze lifecycle risk data from suppliers, internal systems, and key stakeholders.
• Assess product, manufacturing, service, and inventory impacts of obsolescence.
• Coordinate mitigation across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Management.
• Support Last Time Buy (LTB) planning activities, including demand consolidation and inventory assessments.
• Escalate high-risk obsolescence issues and drive resolution with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to provide visibility into lifecycle risks and mitigation efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve lifecycle management processes, tools, and workflows.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Fluent English

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering/Procurement or related field

Ferramentas

SAP

Power BI

ERP

PLM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Obsolescence ManagerApply: Hybrid: PAO H: Full time: Posted Today: R-30369Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.Would you like to help shape the future of healthcare? At Siemens Healthineers, we rely on people who dedicate their energy and passion to this goal. We are seeking an Obsolescence Manager to own and manage the component lifecycle management process across Varian products. This role is responsible for coordinating supplier component discontinuations, maintaining an obsolescence backlog, tracking lifecycle risks, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support timely resolution of obsolescence-related activities. As the business process owner for obsolescence management, you will leverage HOTT (Healthineers Obsolescence Transparency Tool) and established lifecycle management processes to support risk identification, prioritization, reporting, and execution. \\*\\*This role is designed to be supported on a hybrid basis to the Palo Alto, CA HQ with full remote flexibility for the right experience/skillset\\*\\***What You will do:*** Manage component lifecycle transitions, supplier discontinuation notifications (PDNs), product change notifications (PCNs), and end-of-life (EOL) events impacting Varian products.* Serve as the primary owner of the obsolescence management process and HOTT deployment within the organization.* Maintain and prioritize an obsolescence backlog and coordinate activities needed to address lifecycle risks.* Collect and analyze lifecycle risk data from suppliers, internal systems, and key stakeholders.* Assess product, manufacturing, service, and inventory impacts associated with component obsolescence.* Coordinate mitigation activities across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Management.* Support Last Time Buy (LTB) planning activities, including demand consolidation and inventory assessments.* Escalate high-risk obsolescence issues and help drive resolution with appropriate stakeholders.* Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to provide visibility into lifecycle risks and mitigation activities.* Identify opportunities to improve lifecycle management processes, tools, and workflows. **What You will have:*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.* Experience in supply chain, operations, procurement, manufacturing, quality, project management, product lifecycle management, or related business functions.* Experience working in medical device, semiconductor, electronics, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or other complex product environments.* Experience coordinating cross-functional projects, processes, or operational activities.* Knowledge of component lifecycle management, supplier discontinuations, end-of-life (EOL) activities, and Last Time Buy (LTB) processes.* Experience working with ERP, PLM, and reporting systems (SAP and Power BI preferred). **What makes You successful:*** Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* An ability to coordinate and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.* Effective communication and collaboration skills.* Experience managing multiple priorities in a structured and disciplined manner.* Strong attention to detail and follow-through.* Process-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.* Fluent English communication skills. #LS-OS1**Who we are**: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.**How we work:** When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. 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