Supplier Program Manager

Company: Plexus Corp.
Location: Appleton
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Your journey to building a better world starts here!

WHO WE ARE

We help our customers deliver products that have a profound impact on people's lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. Now, more than ever, we are making an impact as we support products used in the fight against COVID-19.

We're a global team of over 19,000 Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Aftermarket Service experts that partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. As an employee of Plexus, we are committed to keeping you safe with newly implemented precautions such as virtual interviews, staggered start times across all shifts, enhanced cleaning processes, temperature screenings as you enter our facilities and requiring all employees to wear masks.

We are currently hiring for full-time, immediate, career opportunities. Whether you're looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that support and inspire you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity. At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: To coordinate and assure the proper execution of the Transfer and Localization Process in order to meet our Customer's high standards, Internal & External by providing Supplier Program Management capability, support and execution services. The SPM is the effective General Manager of Plexus' CEC manufacturing supply base and provides the crucial link between supplier activities and Plexus supply chain, operations and transition management.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Supplier Project Management - Be accountable for on-time delivery of all aspects of supplier related transitions, trials, component approvals & qualifications, supplier process controls, and adherence to specification. Support localization and transition projects by providing product transfer plans while supporting manufacturing demand.
• Customer Service - Understand all external and internal customer requirements. Provide supplier program management plan that provides supply chain solutions that meet or exceed these requirements. Accurately and timely evaluate mechanical drawings to determine correct supplier capability requirements by clearly identifying specifications; including, but not limited to, material and tolerance attributes
• Supply Base Management - Understand, develop and approve all aspects of supplier's manufacturing strategy that supports Localization. To follow up with suppliers about the manufacturing flow, development of first articles and committed timeline execution. Solid understanding of the manufacturers, suppliers and marketplace for the assigned commodity and communicate this understanding to estimators, buyers, engineers, and costing personnel
• Communication - Develop a correct communication channel and assure all the key palyers are well informed about the localization process. Status most be given constantly in order to take strategic decisions.
• PPV implementation - To support and drive the tactical implementation of the PPV improvement strategies, working in conjunction with the SCPMs on specific initiatives for new or existing projects where low cost region suppliers (In Mexico) are involved for Electronics or CEC items. To create, execute and track a plan for the implementation of the PPV initiatives, leading and working with suppliers and people within the Corporate Business team, Supply Chain structure and/or the site cross functional teams to complete the different activities within the plan.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Supply Chain Productivity Manager team in order to find new projects, develop strategies and ensure the action plan execution in order to generate the PPV expected.
• To drive the qualification with the proper site quality team of any new, alternate or localized item, following and meeting at all time customer specific requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Commodity Managers on all aspects of supplier interface and especially on the critical interface between sourcing strategy and supplier performance on projects.
• Perform situational analysis, strategy development, guidance and implementation with different functional teams within the Plexus infrastructure.
• Anticipate and resolve supplier manufacturing issues and problems that place on-time production launch or sustaining production at risk.
• Manage and track record of complex transition and localization projects based on the Site established processes.
• Minimal travel, less than 5%
• Additional Duties as assigned

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient in English with excellent oral and written communications skills
• Leadership and team building skills
• Strategic thinking, clear communication of vision and translation of strategy into action
• Advanced decision making and problem solving skills, especially in an environment of complexity, ambiguity and compressed timescales
• Ability to influence others, within Plexus Corp. at suppliers and customers with sound reasoning and cognitive argument
• Ability to lead effectively within a matrix organization and at supplier premises without formal authority
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and have the ability to follow through on assignments with little to no supervision
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including advanced computer skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required; Industrial Engineering degree is preferred
• Five (5) years of related experience is required; Three(3) or more years of equivalent industry experience is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient in English with excellent oral and written communications skills
• Leadership and team building skills
• Strategic thinking, clear communication of vision and translation of strategy into action
• Advanced decision making and problem solving skills, especially in an environment of complexity, ambiguity and compressed timescales
• Ability to influence others, within Plexus Corp. at suppliers and customers with sound reasoning and cognitive argument
• Ability to lead effectively within a matrix organization and at supplier premises without formal authority
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and have the ability to follow through on assignments with little to no supervision
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including advanced computer skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Work Environment:

• The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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