Supply Chain Program Manager

Volto Consulting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Volto Consulting seeks a Supply Chain Program Manager in San Jose, CA, onsite, to own cost management and BOM resiliency for hardware programs from concept through first ship. You will validate BOM costing, guide margin management, and lead cost-reduction initiatives across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 6–8 years of experience in supply chain/cost management, a bachelor’s degree, and strong problem-solving abilities in a technical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5–7+ years in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Proven cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for hardware programs from concept to First Hardware Ship (FHS).
• Manage costed BOM integrity and forward costing to articulate main cost drivers and margins.
• Drive ramp plans to ensure material continuity and timing across prototypes and early production.

Skills

Cost management

BOM analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLM

Agile PDM system

Job description

Job Title

Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Location

San Jose, CA Onsite

Job Type

Full-Time

Experience: 6 - 8 years

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

Roles & 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.