At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists Supply Chain Development Manager in setting up and implementing the supply chain strategy in the assigned global business unit that support the individual customer’s needs and be complementary to Jabil’s overall Supply Chain Management goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trains and gathers knowledge and experience to qualify for future Supply Chain Development Manager opportunities within 2-3 years, depending upon business need.
Alongside Supply Chain Development Manager, manages the customer supply chain relationship through direct interaction with customers.
Planning/Inventory Control
•Champion the execution and deployment of Jabil’s standard planning and inventory strategies and systems with the customer where possible and implement customized solutions where necessary.
•Drive a systematic process to receive, evaluate and fulfill customer demand across the business unit.
•Ensure that an achievable Master Schedule is in place to support both customer requirements and Jabil revenue projections. In developing a solid MPS, consideration should be given to materials availability, equipment capability/capacity and staffing.
•Ensure that the Master Production Schedule is loaded in alignment with customer contract(s) and liability agreements so that the materials team maintains conformance to Jabil’s “Rules of the Road.”
•Develop and supervise solid product launch plans for new business, and transition plans for products being transferred between Jabil manufacturing sites.
•Evaluate the need for buffer inventory during the transfer process.
•Ensure continuity of product supply to the Jabil manufacturing site(s), and of finished goods to the customer throughout the transfer timeframe.
•Oversee the disposition and transfer of residual inventory to the appropriate “receiving” Jabil factory.
•Generate and analyze inventory reports for internal business unit and / or customer use.
•Assist the Business Unit Management team as required in evaluating and recovering the cost of excess / obsolete inventory.
•Recommend process and supply chain initiatives to lower inventory costs (hubbing, JIT, optimum manufacturing lot sizes, alternate transportation methodologies, etc.).
Supply Chain Management
•Clearly and regularly communicate the customer’s needs to Commodity Management, Operations Materials Management and the Business Unit Buyers to ensure that Jabil provides supply chain solutions that foster success.
•Manage the periodic (typically quarterly) materials quotation cycle for Business Unit Strategic Commodities. Assist in executing the RFQ as appropriate for the business unit.
•Identify and facilitate the qualification of new, alternate and/or localized suppliers for Business Unit Strategic commodities.
•Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, and advanced supply chain optimization programs such as supplier-owned inventory, Just-in-Time delivery schedules, reduced lead times and cancellation terms, return privileges, and EDI/SIS demand communication with Jabil’s Business Unit Strategic suppliers.
•Working in concert with Jabil’s Commodity Management Team, recommend customer BOM pricing at the component level that promotes Jabil’s competitiveness in the marketplace while simultaneously achieving Jabil’s Materials Price Variance (MPV) goals.
•In collaboration with Commodity Management, lead the effort to obtain full commodity and sourcing control of both Jabil Strategic and Business Unit Strategic commodities.
•Through early design involvement and qualification of alternate suppliers on existing products, promote the use of Jabil’s Strategic Suppliers.
•Focus on achievement of Jabil’s MPV and Inventory Turns goals.
Customer Service
•Demonstrate a commitment to customer service.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Typically reports to Supply Chain Development Manager / Senior Supply Chain Development Manager
- Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong / potential leadership skills are required.
- Domestic and international travel is required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree; and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A solid understanding of electronics / mechanical manufacturing and materials management is required as well as ability in negotiation cost reduction activities and materials planning.
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