Supply Chain Product Manager in Reading, Massachusetts

Supply Chain Manager

Join a fast-paced supply chain team supporting product operations in a highly cross-functional environment. This role focuses on driving supply chain improvements, optimizing lead times, managing risk, and supporting cost reduction initiatives across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include partnering with sourcing, planning, logistics, engineering, and finance teams to support balanced supply chain decisions and program execution. Track and improve operational performance across cost, lead time, and risk management throughout the product lifecycle.

Develop and support cost reduction initiatives that consider total cost of ownership, including spares, service, replacements, tariffs, and logistics impacts. Analyze supply chain data from multiple sources and turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations and reports. Lead lead time optimization efforts and help build roadmaps that improve transparency and reduce shortages. Maintain supply chain requirements through general availability and end-of-life phases.

Support cross-functional implementation of product design changes and engineering change orders. Conduct root cause analysis and help improve processes to prevent recurring issues. Serve as a communication point for supply chain updates, decisions, and progress across stakeholders.

Skills include a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Three or more years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management, ideally in electromechanical commodities. Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations. Ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority.

Experience with supplier relationship management and performance tracking. Working knowledge of global hardware and electromechanical supply chains. Strong communication and presentation skills. High degree of autonomy, good judgment, and the ability to know when to escalate issues.

Preferred skills include experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or other technology-focused industries. Background in both new product introduction and sustained operations supply chain management. Five or more years of experience across multiple commodity types such as electromechanical, metals, plastics, or ICs. Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. Familiarity with PLM tools such as Agile. Proven success in cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives.

Experience with scenario planning, risk mitigation, tariff management, or trade compliance. Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering. Experience with Product Development Process frameworks.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people who bring different experiences, ideas, and approaches.