North Reading , MA
|Onsite
|Contract
North Reading, MA
|Onsite
|Contract
Join our team as a Product Manager I and lead the charge in optimizing supply chain initiatives. Your role will center around balancing commercial and technical aspects to drive sustained efficiency and cost savings.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiencies and manage project execution from start to finish.
- Act as a central contact, communicating supply chain decisions and gathering feedback from sourcing, engineering, and finance teams.
- Conduct analyses to drive cost and lead time reduction, ensuring transparent reporting and ownership throughout product lifecycle phases.
- Facilitate post-launch design changes and continuous process improvements for sustained excellence.
Skills
- Strong background in strategic sourcing, commodity, or product operations management.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from diverse data sources.
- Proven effectiveness in influencing teams and managing supplier relationships.
- Familiarity with complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in robotics or electromechanical systems.
- Advanced degree in a relevant field or extensive supply chain management experience.
- Ability to successfully implement cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives.
- Comfort with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
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