Cisco JDM ODM Partner & Sourcing Manager Meraki 

Taiwan, Taipei, Taipei 

396071401

We are seeking a JDM (ODM) Partner and Sourcing Manager for Hardware who has experience in working with ODMs to launch Hi-tech & consumer products. Reporting to the Director of ODM Partner Management and Meraki Sourcing, you will work cross-functionally with JDM (ODM), Hardware Engineering, Legal, Quality, and many others to ensure successful product launches and program initiatives with our partners.

• Develop JDM (ODM) strategy roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities
• Manage ongoing business relationships and facilitate open communication between JDM partners & Meraki team
• Manage Meraki cross-functional relationships to support new product development builds
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product management teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements
• Conduct supplier business reviews to assess supplier capabilities in areas of technology, supply chain, and quality.
• Drive initiatives including cost reductions, favorable contract & payment terms, and lead time reductions.
• Work on JDM (ODM) critical projects that come around and program manage them to completion by partnering with internal Meraki collaborators and JDM leadership
• Provide Analyses to support key JDM (ODM) decisions

• Strategic - use data and cross-functional input drive to prioritization and resource allocation.
• Collaborative - equally invested in the success of team members. You facilitate, invite and act on different points of view.
• Analytical - use data to make decisions and measure efficiency.
• Communicator - communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Organized - build and implement processes and be persistent in enforcing them.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
• 3+ years of ODM/Contract Manufacturer management experience in consumer electronics or semiconductor industry with knowledge of manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working with Asian supply chains
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.
• Excellent problem solving and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.