Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager – NDP (New Product Development) is a key role in leading the strategic and operational aspects of supply chain activities related to the introduction of new products. This position requires a dynamic leader who can manage cross-functional teams, engage with domestic and international suppliers, and ensure that supply chain activities are aligned with the companys product development goals. The role involves overseeing the end-to-end supply chain processes for new products, from concept to launch, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Lead scenario planning and impact analysis related to program changes, project delays, and scope change.
• Manage requisition activities with a focus on inventory control, scrap reduction, and cost optimization.
• Lead and coordinate purchasing activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals for cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain transition and hand-off from New Product Development (NPD) to production ready state (potential suppliers, point of contact, scope, risk identification, risk mitigation, etc).
• Oversee data-driven program obsolescence mitigation and disposition in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of parts availability to category leads and program leadership.
• Manage current and new supplier relationships, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), delivery performance, and quality.
• Support supplier quality requirements and collaborate with quality, production, planning, and materials.
• Track and mitigate shortages, prioritize purchasing activities, and implement tools and processes for supplier performance management.
• Lead communication and troubleshooting of potential part problems affecting production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports through performance management activities and professional development.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment through mentorship, training, and feedback.
• Manage interpersonal dynamics and performance, ensuring alignment with company values and organizational goals.
• Develop project work breakdown structures (WBS) among multiple projects and provide cost/resource estimates in coordination with leadership and project teams.
• Conduct change impact assessments for scope changes and trends, reporting on schedule and cost implications.
• Assist in the development of project metrics, schedules, and reports using MS Project, Power BI, and other tools.
• Report on tactical metrics in Monthly Business Reviews and Integrated Product Teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve program performance.
• Maintain professional and clear communication across all levels of the organization, providing updates on project and program status.
• Facilitate the proposal and development of new projects with relevant business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
• Develop and document business processes that align with the overall supply chain department
• Maintain a 24-month program planning roadmap, ensuring alignment with project resources, PREP tool, GRRI, financials, and space requirements.
• Participate in RFQ package development and sourcing projects, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality supplier selection.
• Support program-level budget tracking, ensuring adherence to expense, revenue, and capitalization goals.
• Lead and implement strategy, plans, and tactics for achieving project and program deliverables.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain/Operations, Business, Economics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field or Equivalent Experience. Masters degree preferred.
• 10 years of related experience with a minimum of 3 years of NPD supply chain experience
• APICS CPIM certification (preferred)
• PMP certification preferred (required within 12 months)
• Strong skill set in MRP/ERP, Pull/Kanban, and Two-Bin inventory planning systems and Bill of Materials
• Knowledge of complex engineering structure and documentation, manufacturing process control, and technical data.
• Experience in the delivery of complex program management, cross-functional business/capability development and change initiatives.
• Effective negotiation, communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) supported by matching verbal and written communication skills.
• Risk management experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with financial modeling and business proposals preferred.
• Continuous improvement experience preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional and professional communication skills (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, reporting metrics)
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects with multiple dependencies.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and influence others.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions using performance metrics and other quantitative tools.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, cost negotiations, and quality management.
• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Risk Management Tools, IMS, RAIL, etc.).
• Ability to manage program-level planning, resource allocation, and prioritization in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage risk and resolve issues proactively.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
• Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range: $ 105,760.00/year USD - $158,640.00/year USD