Director of Supply Chain Strategy and Architecture

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:Purpose Statement: The Director of Supply Chain Strategy and Architecture will partner with Business Development and Executive Leadership during the pre-sales, early engagement and contracting processes to lead the design of customized, high-performance supply chain models that win customer contracts. Assuming a leadership role, the Director of Strategy will architect supply chains focused on total cost of ownership, risk reduction and customer satisfaction unique to each engagement. The Director will apply the full set of Plexus Supply Chain Solutions to bring value to each customer program.Key Job Accountabilities:Architect Supply Chain strategies that meet complex customer needs, while achieving Plexus’s strategic objectives. Translate supplier, material and costing requirements from Customers into Plexus cross functional teams as the lead supply chain, sourcing and materials expert. Deliver compelling representations of supply chain capabilities and customer specific supply chain strategies in direct support of securing new business. Build trust and rapport with future Customers through intentional customer relationship development. Analyze customer demand patterns and prospective bills of material (BOMs) early in the sales cycle to identify gaps in sources, long lead times, capacity constraints, or single-source risks. Proactively design mitigation and buffering strategies to offset this uncertainty before contracts are signed creating the basis of a supply chain continuity plan. Guide and lean-on regional and global advanced sourcing commodity teams in pursuit of new technologies and capabilities as needed. Lead the negotiation process for Supply Chain specific Terms and Conditions, Letters of Intent and Professional Services Agreements ensuring protection of both Customer and Supply Chain interests. Provide financial models of agreed upon terms as needed in support of strategic and long term new partnerships.Work cross functionally with Plexus technical experts to anticipate unique component requirements and the resultant impact on supply chain performance. Provide necessary guidance to new programs and cross functional teams ensuring a BoM is executable through continued reduction of SC uncertainty as products move into production. Education/Experience Qualifications:A Bachelor's Degree with 10 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.Demonstrated record of Supply Chain success in Customer facing roles, commodity sourcing knowledge, materials management and project/program management.Other Qualifications: Executive business and supply chain acumen capable of working seamlessly from materials planners to executive leaders of Plexus and our Customers. The individual must maintain objectivity and possess proactive problem solving skills, along with the ability to make timely and effective recommendations to resolve problems as they arise.The ideal candidate is self-motivated with the ability to follow through on assignments with little to no supervision. They possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment across multiple functions.The individual needs excellent written and oral communication skills with functional understanding of Profit and Loss statements. Physical Requirements: Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.