Cisco Product Materials Manager 

Mexico, Jalisco, Guadalajara 

136423629

Product Material Manageris the primary interface to the Manufacturing Partner site and is accountable for driving Supply Chain management and PCBA deliveries. This position supports one or more Business Units. Position requires strong knowledge on Supply Chain management processes and PCBA manufacturing operations. This leadership position works with the Regional Operations team for Mexico.

Main activities:

* Daily management of customer orders, and prioritization according to key delivery milestones.

* Communication with critical stakeholders, coordination, and alignment with manufacturing partners.

* Troubleshoot different issues based on data analytics.

* Understand various sets of data for quality & process control and decision-making process.

* Cost and productivity (Non-Material Spend, Transformation cost review and approval).

* Material Management, assurance of timely and sufficient trigger internal and external suppliers. Understanding of procurement process terminology required (e.g. ROP Execution, supply demand reviews).

* Engineering Change Order management to ensure transparent implementation and minimized Inventory impact.

* Excess and Obsolete management.

* Capacity analysis and management according to forecast and different business needs.

* Lead or engagement in on going improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Supply chain Management, BS Industrial Engineering, Planning Operations or equivalent experience working in the electronics supply Chain manufacturing industry.

3 to 5 years of Manufacturing Supply Chain experience.

* Customer impact oriented.

* Capable to connect information into business outcomes and decision-making process.

* Resilient to be on a continuously change environment.

* Understanding of the different supply and demand elements.

* Strong Understanding of MRP/ERP systems.

* Program Management – PMP would be a plus.

* Analytical and communications skills across all levels or the organization.

* Proven Lean Manufacturing experience.

* Problem solving skills.

* Ability to self-motivate with a strong desire to learn and ability to be flexible.

* Strong written & verbal communication skills (in English).

* Experience and comfortable to work in a diverse cultural and global work environment.

* Mobilizes both time and resources to get things done.

* Defines and validates project scope, project plan and schedule for moderately complex projects; defines metrics for project success; select and apply standards.

* Manages change by identifying impacts of the project, building awareness and support for change within the organization and contributing to development of training.