Sr Sourcing Launch Manager
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Engage with the Technical Sourcing Specialist (TSS) in mid Development phase to identify & document unique components/assemblies & remaining sourcing risk
• Track clinical & product launch portfolio timing & identify all models to be built & sold
• Facilitate extraction of Project BOMs (Final Assembly & End item) by mfg location
• Lead detailed BOM reviews identifying & tracking risk component actions to ensure mitigation
• Ensure clinical & global market launch volume/timing is communicated and understood by the entire supplier network via ERP/MRP systems within 12 months of 1st implant and initial market release
• Validate visibility of the holistic BOM requirements throughout the global launch process, take the lead to ensure issues are mitigated
• Lead critical materials & risk mitigation reviews as needed
• Communicate weekly Sourcing Launch Risk Level to Sourcing Mgt & Key stakeholders
• Assure high volume mfg sites are ready to accept component transfers for receiving, inspecting, and first time ordering so as not to disrupt supply
• Identify model phase out plans & assure accurate system requirements signals are visible to buyers and planners to minimize obsolescence. Use same BOM Query tool & tracking process that is used for Launch.
• Participate on CTOR operations extended team as sourcing representative from Development Evaluation thru Global Market Release Phases
• Work with Category Management to identify volume changes for impacted materials to allow for capacity readiness/negotiations of new items as well as impact to legacy materials
• Work with Global Supply Chain Phase Out team to identify BOMs for high level phase out and work with procurement/Category Management teams to correctly communicate with suppliers and drive out excess inventory
Basic Qualifications:
Experience and skills (experience /qualifications):
Required:
7-10 years sourcing or planning experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Strong highly effective leadership & program/project management skills
• Analytical & problem solving
• Conflict resolution & decision making
• Work across multiple functions, influencer, and team builder
Preferred:
• MBA
• Lean/Six Sigma implementation experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Influence skills in a Matrix environment
• Working expertise with JDE/SAP planning systems
• 7+ years experience in Planning and/or Sourcing
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• Medium working knowledge in Excel to manipulate demand and inventory data
• Product lifecycle management – concepts, processes, challenges from Development to sunset of products.
