Supply Chain Lead
Full-time
Mid-Senior Level
Job Overview
Who You’ll Work With
We're looking for a NPI Materials Manager who can do more than just manage materials — we want someone who can inspire and elevate the function. This role plays a key part in how we bring new hardware products to life, working closely with cross-functional teams to foster alignment and collaboration. You’ll drive NPI supply chain execution across multiple programs and play a key role in shaping the direction and performance of the NPIMM function.
What you'll do
- Work with account teams and marketing to understand customer requirements.
- Work closely with Engineering PM and other product team members to ensure alignment
- Drive meetings and alignment with critical suppliers for new technologies to meet NPI schedules and product launch timelines.
- Identify supply chain risks that would impact successful launch of NPI product into production
- Timely reporting, communication of status and escalation of issues to closure.
- Lead NPI execution: Drive supply chain readiness across all phases (EVT/DVT) from proto through production launch Lead NPI execution: Drive supply chain readiness across all phases (EVT/DVT) from proto through production launch.
- Set the standard: Establish and evolve best practices for BOM management, supplier readiness, and material tracking.
- Act as a connector: Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to ensure timely data flow and aligned priorities.
- Own supplier engagement: Manage key supplier relationships for NPI builds and proactively mitigate material risk.
- Escalate and unblock: Develop clear escalation paths and accountability frameworks for technical data and sourcing decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement: Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to optimize NPI workflows and reduce friction.
- Be a key contributor:Show strong ownership, act with urgency, and communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.
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