Global Supply Chain Manager
NetApp
Job Summary
The Global Supply Manager plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless and efficient supply chain, driving New Product Introduction (NPI), supply planning, and data analysis to optimize supply and inventory decisions. This position collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers to manage material readiness and inventory strategies, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, is data-driven, and excels in proactive problem-solving.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate NPI meetings and Coordinate with NPI program team, forecasting, Contract manufacturers and EMAT sites to ensure materials are available for pilots and full-scale production.
- Understand the supply chain map and Bill of Materials (BOMs) are structured and are aligned to the supply chain map
- Create and manage supply and inventory plans, working closely with suppliers to meet demand while minimizing risk and excess inventory.
- Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, analyze supply trends, and drive insights for inventory optimization
- Work with internal teams including engineering, operations, finance, and procurement to align supply chain strategies.
- Develop strong relationships with global suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure supply continuity with risk mitigation strategies.
- Identify and implement best practices to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize supply chain processes.
- Establish and track KPIs to measure supply performance and drive continuous improvement in inventory and fulfillment metrics.
- Implement inventory control techniques to avoid excess stock and obsolescence.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to materials planning
Experience and Education
- 8-12 years of related experience in supply chain within electronics industry or server PCBA manufacturing with skills in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and/or production scheduling.
- Experience working for or with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers supporting the production of electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of product and production lifecycle, in particular New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Track record of driving continuous improvement.
- General understanding of ERP/MRP, shop floor/production control systems, and bills of materials.• Computer and application proficient: MS Office, SAP/Oracle, SAP IBP, Agile, experience with Tableau or PowerBI a plus.
- Program management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in Mandarin (Chinese) and English to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders effectively
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.
Why NetApp?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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