Lead Materials Strategist

Position: Lead Materials Strategist at Ciena
Elevate your career as a Lead Materials Strategist s vital role focuses on enhancing cost efficiency and managing materials strategy within a supportive and inclusive company culture.

In this senior leadership capacity, you will guide the execution of materials strategies that intersect supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing. Your extensive experience will contribute to reducing risks and achieving business value through effective PIPO management. By partnering with product teams, you will help realize product goals while anticipating material needs to ensure seamless transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct PIPO execution for timely and cost-effective transitions

• Manage material strategies that enhance quality and efficiency

• Provide insights into inventory and demand management

• Identify optimization opportunities to reduce excess

• Escalate supply risks and collaborate on solutions

Requirements:

• 10+ years in materials planning or procurement roles

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Proven track record in cross-functional leadership

• Strong analytical and model-building skills

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Lead the charge in materials optimization that drives Ciena's innovative vision.
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