Product Manager - Product Manager I

Product Manager - Product Manager I

We are seeking a product manager to oversee supply chain initiatives for assigned products. The role involves working cross-functionally with sourcing, planning, product, and engineering teams to balance commercial and technical trade-offs. A successful candidate will leverage experience in global supply chain management to achieve sustained operational excellence and cost optimization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working cross-functionally with supply chain teams to identify and drive sustaining operational improvement in cost, lead time, and risk management.
• Acting as a single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress.
• Synthesizing inputs from sourcing, planning, logistics, engineering, and finance to create recommendations for operational excellence and supply chain resilience.
• Executing cost reduction roadmaps, measuring total cost of ownership including spares, service, replacements, and logistics impacts.
• Owning lead time optimization analysis with clear reduction roadmaps and transparent reporting.
• Maintaining ownership of supply chain requirements throughout general availability and end-of-life phases.
• Coordinating cross-functional implementation for post-launch design changes (ECOs).
• Driving root cause analysis and process improvements to ensure sustained operational excellence.

Required qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management in electromechanical commodities. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supply chain initiatives in sustained operations is required.

Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and experience with supplier relationship management. Knowledge of global hardware and electromechanical supply chains is necessary.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or similar technology-intensive industries.
• Background in both new product introduction (NPI) and sustained operations supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management with direct responsibility in multiple commodities.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in supply chain management, or engineering).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and PLM tools (Agile).
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives.
• Experience with scenario planning and risk mitigation in complex supply chains.
• Knowledge of tariff management and trade compliance.
• Strong presentation and executive communication skills.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.