NPI Supply Chain Program Manager; Hybrid

The application window is expected to close on: 1/5/26.

NOTE:

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This role will be working onsite in the Maynard, MA, USA office at least 3 days a week.

As part of the NPI team in CBM, the NPI Supply Chain Program Manager partners with the CBM BU teams, Engineering, and Operations functions. You will work with a cross functional team in Operations and will partner with Supply Chain Operations functions, including Global Sourcing and Technology & Quality.

Your Impact

The CBM NPI team is looking for a skilled Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) to handle all Supply Chain deliverables for silicon photonics based optical module programs. In addition to traditional role requirements, you will thrive in a dynamic environment with new suppliers and supply chain partners, balance process and risk, handle strategic cost and actively engage the supply chain and all supply chain partners.

In this role, you will be accountable for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for internally developed SiPh-based module programs is required from pre-concept to production. Active engagement and management of the supply flow during development and post FCS for critical components are expected. Collaboration and coordination of supply with internal teams, Contract Manufacturers, wafer fabs, and OSATs are necessary to deliver products that meet schedule, cost, and ramp requirements.

Having an understanding of and ability to drive optics cost models is important. Driving cost avoidance and cost reduction activities in support of standard and gross margin requirements for assigned products is required. Additional responsibilities may include project planning, materials sourcing and planning, procurement, inventory control, E&O analysis and projections, New Product Material readiness, risk identification and mitigation, and supplier quality.

Detail oriented, collaborative and capable of working with cross functional peers across organizational and geographic boundaries to deliver on business requirements.

• 8+ years proven experience in supply chain management and manufacturing.
• Experienced in procurement and supplier management, cost management, quality management, and general supply chain management.
• Expertise in understanding Bills of Material and costing process.
• Experienced in driving cost reductions, cost avoidance, and value engineering.
• Applies knowledge of own function and business expertise to tackle critical issues.
• Experience using analytics and data to drive solutions.
• Collaborative and capable of working with cross functional peers across organizational and geographic boundaries to deliver on requirements of business.

• Knowledgeable of silicon supply chain; understand wafer processing cycle times, planning, and procurement.

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