Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Program Manager
About The Position
The Supply Chain Program Manager serves as the primary driver of supply chain readiness, total cost management, and bill of materials (BOM) resiliency for hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS). The role is accountable for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost and margin management, cost optimization programs, and risk mitigation. Responsibilities include validating costed BOMs and forward costing to identify key cost drivers; supporting standard and gross margin management through commodity analysis and BOM optimization; and leading ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases. The position is part of Cisco’s new, highly visible Energy Networking System Team, which develops energy management and power distribution solutions for data centers, smart buildings, and IT infrastructure. The role collaborates with hardware engineers, external suppliers, Global Supply Management (GSM), and Supply Chain Finance to support product portfolio readiness, cost savings, and gross margin expectations aligned with Business Unit strategy. It is a hybrid role based in Cisco’s San Jose, California office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management or an equivalent field.
- Previous experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering.
- Applied experience understanding, analyzing, and managing product Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.
- Experience with root cause analysis and complex problem-solving in a technical manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements.
- Knowledge of PLM processes and experience with the Agile PDM system.
- Analytical capabilities and strong presentation skills for communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge and application of industry innovations and trends as they relate to product or program development.
Responsibilities
- Drive supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS).
- Manage the assigned product portfolio’s total cost, margins, cost optimization programs, and risk mitigation.
- Validate costed BOMs and forward costing and articulate the main cost drivers.
- Support standard and gross margin management through commodity analysis and BOM optimization.
- Lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers, external suppliers, Global Supply Management, and Supply Chain Finance to meet product readiness, cost savings, and gross margin expectations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid day off for employee’s birthday
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Paid personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Sick time off
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales employees
- Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
