Supply Chain Product Manager

Horizontal Talent; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a proactive supply chain professional to drive improvements across the product lifecycle. You will partner with sourcing, planning, logistics, engineering, and finance to balance supply chain decisions and program execution.

You will analyze data, optimize lead times, and lead cost-reduction initiatives while managing risk. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and robust communication of updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 3+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations.
• Experience in cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills turning data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sourcing, planning, logistics, engineering, and finance teams.
• Track and improve operational performance across cost, lead time, and risk.
• Develop cost reduction initiatives considering total cost of ownership.
• Analyze supply chain data and produce actionable recommendations.
• Lead lead time optimization and build roadmaps to reduce shortages.
• Maintain supply chain requirements through product life cycle stages.
• Support implementation of product design changes and ECRs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and improve processes.
• Communicate updates and progress across stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Performance tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Advanced degree (MBA/MS) in SCM or Engineering

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Join a fast-paced supply chain team supporting product operations in a highly cross-functional environment. This role focuses on driving supply chain improvements, optimizing lead times, managing risk, and supporting cost reduction initiatives across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sourcing, planning, logistics, engineering, and finance teams to support balanced supply chain decisions and program execution.
• Track and improve operational performance across cost, lead time, and risk management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and support cost reduction initiatives that consider total cost of ownership, including spares, service, replacements, tariffs, and logistics impacts.
• Analyze supply chain data from multiple sources and turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations and reports.
• Lead lead time optimization efforts and help build roadmaps that improve transparency and reduce shortages.
• Maintain supply chain requirements through general availability and end-of-life phases.
• Support cross-functional implementation of product design changes and engineering change orders.
• Conduct root cause analysis and help improve processes to prevent recurring issues.
• Serve as a communication point for supply chain updates, decisions, and progress across stakeholders.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management, ideally in electromechanical commodities.
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and performance tracking.
• Working knowledge of global hardware and electromechanical supply chains.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High degree of autonomy, good judgment, and the ability to know when to escape issues.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or other technology-focused industries.
• Background in both new product introduction and sustained operations supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience across multiple commodity types such as electromechanical, metals, plastics, or ICs.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Agile.
• Proven success in cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives.
• Experience with scenario planning, risk mitigation, tariff management, or trade compliance.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
• Experience with Product Development Process frameworks.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people who bring different experiences, ideas, and approaches.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $29 - $60 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.