Supply Chain Program Manager
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing -
Management
Supply Chain Program Manager
Job LocationSan Jose, CA Onsite
Job TypeFull-Time
Experience:6 - 8 years
Education & Experience:
Bachelor s degree and 5 7+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management or an equivalent field.
Proven experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering.
BOM ProficiencyDeep expertise in understanding, analyzing, and managing product Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.
Problem-SolvingStrong capability in root cause analysis and complex problem-solving within a technical environment.
Interpersonal SkillsEffective communication and interpersonal skills required to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams in an interactive, global environment.
- Ex-Cisco Supply Chain experience will be preferred
As a Supply Chain Program Manager, you will serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS), holding accountability for the assigned product portfolio s total cost and margin management, cost reduction programs, and risk mitigation. You will validate the integrity of costed BOMs and forward costing to articulate main cost drivers, support standard and gross margin management through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization, and lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases.
Well versed in Should cost modeling, NPI cost Management, Award Optimization, Quarterly Price Negotiation and Bridge Buys, Margin Management and BOM Health Index WRT Cost, Quality and Leadtime attainment.
- Manufacturing Excellence:
Experience in manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements. - Systems Knowledge:
Knowledge of PLM processes and experience with the Agile PDM system. - Analytical & Presentation
Skills:
Advanced analytical capabilities and strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders. - Communication:
Strong verbal and written English communication skills. - Organizational
Skills:
Efficient organizational and multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously. - Industry Trends:
Knowledge and application of industry innovations and trends as they relate to product or program development.
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