NPI Supply Chain Program Manager Position Overview We are seeking an experienced NPI Supply Chain Program Manager to lead supply chain execution for complex hardware new product introduction (NPI) programs. This individual will serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, and Global Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product commercialization and production readiness.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in hardware manufacturing environments and thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional organizations where multiple products are progressing through various stages of the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities - Own supply chain execution for new product introduction (NPI) programs from concept through production ramp.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Commodity Managers, Procurement, Planning, and Supplier teams to ensure products are delivered on schedule.
- Develop and maintain program timelines, identify risks, drive mitigation plans, and communicate status to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Coordinate supplier readiness, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational readiness to support successful product launches.
- Lead cross-functional meetings to drive alignment across internal teams and external suppliers.
- Manage new product transitions from development into manufacturing while ensuring supply chain readiness throughout the product lifecycle.
- Drive issue resolution across engineering changes, material constraints, supplier performance, and manufacturing readiness.
- Support product commercialization activities including production planning, qualification builds, pilot builds, and production ramp.
- Utilize data to monitor program health, identify risks, and support executive-level reporting and decision making.
- Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones to ensure successful execution of NPI initiatives.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Program Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Technical Program Management, Manufacturing Operations, or a related function within a hardware manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading cross-functional programs involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations.
- Strong understanding of hardware product development lifecycles and product commercialization.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent NPI programs in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project management, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to identify risks, influence cross-functional teams, and drive programs to successful completion.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting complex hardware products such as networking equipment, electronics, semiconductor, optical, server, storage, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of supplier management, procurement, commodity management, material planning, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting global contract manufacturers and supplier ecosystems.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions and program execution.
- Experience working within large enterprise organizations managing global product launches.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a collaborative program leader who enjoys coordinating complex cross-functional initiatives and driving new hardware products from development into production. They possess strong communication skills, can effectively influence stakeholders at all levels, and have a proven ability to execute multiple high-visibility programs while balancing technical, operational, and supply chain priorities.
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