JOB SUMMARYResponsible for the Supply Chain Design & Supporting Business Plan required to proactively manage both the Customer & Jabil's business expectations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Perform situational analysis leading to Strategy Development around all Supply Chain Disciplines (Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Design, etc.)
• End-to-end accountability for the BOM costing strategy and process applied to a particular customer
• Develop relationships that allow the ability to influence the Customer, Suppliers, and key stakeholders within Jabil.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction to individuals who directly and indirectly play a role in Strategy creation/ implementation
• Ensure an appropriate Planning Process is in place to support both Customer and Jabil Revenue Projections, Inventory Models, & Supply Chain Flexibility programs.
• Develop and oversee product launch plans for new business, and transition plans for products being moved between Jabil manufacturing sites.
• Develops Process and Tools for the communication of all Supply Chain "Reporting" that is required by the customer (E&O, OTD, Pricing, etc.).
• Implement Inventory programs that allow Jabil to optimize working Capital (Hubbing, JIT, optimum manufacturing lot sizes, alternate transportation methodologies, etc.).
• Clearly and regularly communicates Customer needs and collaborate with others Functional areas within Jabil to ensure alignment on common goals (Commodity Management, Advanced Planning, Operations, Design, Finance, etc.).
• Develop and deploy an appropriate quoting process that allows Jabil every chance to win new business.
• Identify creative ways to reduce cost, and develop and deploy an appropriate Costing model which supports our Customers and Jabil's negotiation calendar
• Negotiate favorable Pricing, Terms, and Contracts that allow Jabil a Competitive Advantage in the market
• In conjunction with BD negotiate Customer terms that don't leave Jabil exposed based on quote model (Pricing & Inventory)
• Working in concert with Customer's SCM & Design organizations to create alignment in Supplier Selection strategies
• Understand regulatory Compliance or Local Legislation that may impact the supply chain design for a particular Customer
• Establish Clear & Measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual & team results
• Solicit ongoing performance feedback from individuals within Jabil that can help to quantify performance trends
• Clearly understand and be able to articulate both Jabil & our Customers Strategic Direction
• Develop clear understanding of Business Unit P&L and cause and effect of Supply Chain elements on balance sheet
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Business Development
- Extensive experience supporting complex Configure-to-Order (CTO) and Build-to-Order (BTO) business models, including demand planning, supplier alignment, inventory optimization and customer-specific fulfillment strategies.
- Strong background leading and supporting Research & Development (R&D) programs, including New Product Introduction (NPI), product industrialization, technology transitions, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Design teams.
- Proven expertise in Global Trade & Customs Compliance, including import/export regulations, duty optimization strategies, customs procedures, Free Trade Agreements (FTA), tariff mitigation, and supply chain risk management.
- Deep knowledge of the Retail Point-of-Sale (POS) industry, including POS hardware ecosystems, retail technology lifecycles, customer requirements, supplier landscape, and go-to-market supply chain strategies.
- Experience managing global supply chains across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Demonstrated ability to support complex customer engagements requiring close alignment between Supply Chain, Engineering, Commodity Management, Operations, and Commercial organizations.
- Additional certification such as ASQ, CQE, CQM, CQA, OR ISO Lead Auditor, as well as global experience is highly desirable.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
