Supply Chain Development Manager

Jabil•Tampa, FL

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, maintains end-to-end accountability for customer BOM costing strategy, and leads planning, product launches, transitions, reporting, inventory optimization, quoting, costing, and commercial negotiations. It works closely with customers and Jabil teams to align supply chain decisions with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and strategic direction.

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 may be considered.

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.
Own the bill of materials (BOM) costing strategy and process for a particular customer.
Develop relationships and influence customers, suppliers, and key Jabil stakeholders.
Provide leadership and strategic direction to people involved in creating and implementing supply chain strategies.
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 customer-required supply chain reporting, including E&O, OTD, and pricing.
Implement inventory programs to optimize working capital, such as hubbing, JIT, optimum manufacturing lot sizes, and alternate transportation methods.
Communicate customer needs and collaborate with Jabil functional areas to align on shared goals.
Develop and deploy a quoting process that supports winning 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 that provide Jabil with a competitive advantage.
Work with Business Development to negotiate customer terms that limit Jabil's exposure 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 customer supply chain design.
Establish clear, measurable goals and objectives for individual and team results.
Solicit ongoing performance feedback from Jabil colleagues to quantify performance trends.
Understand and articulate Jabil's and customers' strategic direction.
Understand the Business Unit P&L and how supply chain elements affect the balance sheet.