Supply Chain Program Manager

Realign Llc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Realign Llc in San Jose, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to drive supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship, owning cost and margin outcomes.

You will validate costed BOMs, support gross margin through value engineering, and lead ramp plans to ensure material supply between prototype and early production, applying should-cost modeling, NPI cost management, and bridge buys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5–7+ years in Supply Chain/Cost Management
• Proven cost avoidance and reduction experience
• Deep BOM understanding and costing structure expertise
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration with eng/manufacturing teams
• Experience with ex-Cisco Supply Chain preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS).
• Own cost and margin management, cost reduction programs, and risk mitigation for the assigned product portfolio.
• Validate costed BOMs and forward costing to identify main cost drivers; support gross margin through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization.
• Lead ramp plans to ensure material supply between prototype and early production phases; apply should-cost modeling, NPI cost management, and bridge buys.

Skills

Cost management

BOM costing

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Supply chain experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5–7+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management

Job description

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5–7+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management or an equivalent field.


• Cost Management Expertise: Proven experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering.


• BOM Proficiency: Deep expertise in understanding, analyzing, and managing product Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.


• Problem-Solving: Strong capability in root cause analysis and complex problem-solving within a technical environment.


• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams in an interactive, global environment.


• Ex-Cisco Supply Chain experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

As a Supply Chain Program Manager, you will serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS), holding accountability for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost and margin management, cost reduction programs, and risk mitigation.

You will validate the integrity of costed BOMs and forward costing to articulate main cost drivers, support standard and gross margin management through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization, and lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases. Well versed in Should cost modeling, NPI cost Management, Award Optimization, Quarterly Price Negotiation and Bridge Buys, Margin Management and BOM Health Index WRT Cost, Quality and Leadtime attainment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing Excellence: Experience in manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements.


• Systems Knowledge: Knowledge of PLM processes and experience with the Agile PDM system.


• Analytical & Presentation Skills: Advanced analytical capabilities and strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders.


• Communication: Strong verbal and written English communication skills.


• Organizational Skills: Efficient organizational and multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.


• Industry Trends: Knowledge and application of industry innovations and trends as they relate to product or program development.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Supply Chain Program Manager

San Jose, CA (Onsite)

FTE Only