Supply Chain Development Manager

Jabil•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Supply Chain Development Manager is responsible for supply chain design and the supporting business plan needed to proactively manage customer and Jabil business expectations. The role develops supply chain strategies across disciplines such as procurement, planning, logistics, and design, with end-to-end accountability for the bill of materials (BOM) costing strategy and process for a customer. The manager builds relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; provides strategic leadership; and ensures planning, inventory, reporting, quoting, and costing processes support customer needs and Jabil’s business objectives. The position oversees product launch and site-transition plans, optimizes working capital, supports negotiations, and collaborates across business functions and with customer supply chain and design teams. It also requires understanding relevant regulatory requirements and local legislation, establishing measurable goals, and understanding how supply chain decisions affect the business unit’s P&L and balance sheet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least five years of related experience, preferably in supply chain management or business development.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and/or training are accepted.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification such as ASQ, CQE, CQM, CQA, or ISO Lead Auditor.
Global experience.

Responsibilities

Perform situational analysis and develop strategies across supply chain disciplines, including procurement, planning, logistics, and design.
Maintain end-to-end accountability for the BOM costing strategy and process for a particular customer.
Develop relationships that enable influence with customers, suppliers, and key Jabil stakeholders.
Provide leadership and strategic direction to individuals involved directly or indirectly in strategy creation and implementation.
Ensure planning processes support customer and Jabil revenue projections, inventory models, and supply chain flexibility programs.
Develop and oversee product launch plans for new business and transition plans for products moving between Jabil manufacturing sites.
Develop processes and tools for communicating customer-required supply chain reporting, including E&O, OTD, and pricing.
Implement inventory programs to optimize Jabil’s working capital, such as hubbing, JIT, appropriate manufacturing lot sizes, and alternate transportation methods.
Communicate customer needs and collaborate with Jabil functional areas to align on common goals.
Develop and deploy a quoting process that gives Jabil a strong opportunity to win new business.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and develop and deploy a costing model that supports customers and Jabil’s negotiation calendar.
Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and contracts to create a competitive advantage for Jabil.
Work with Business Development to negotiate customer terms that do not expose Jabil based on the quote model for pricing and inventory.
Work with customer supply chain management and design organizations to align supplier-selection strategies.
Understand regulatory compliance and local legislation that may affect supply chain design for a customer.
Establish clear, measurable individual and team goals and objectives.
Solicit ongoing performance feedback from Jabil employees to help quantify performance trends.
Understand and articulate Jabil’s and customers’ strategic directions.
Understand the business unit P&L and how supply chain elements affect the balance sheet.