Responsibilities

• Help develop processes and tools to deliver material for prototypes throughout all design phases (EV,DV and PV), working with component OEM and ODM to implement and support delivery
• Partner with CSCP and MS Business Groups to develop and implement strategies in support of Microsoft needs within multiple manufacturer and logistics landscapes
• Highlight yield issues, schedule issues and potential supply problems related to new components during the NPI phases of platform development
• Manage New Product Development material phase-out and phase in transition for new product materials
• Ensure Design team specs components for new programs that are not near EOL within the supply base
• Work with engineering and ODM/CM’s to ensure component level dual sourcing wherever possible
• Determine liability for pre-production builds and offer solutions to management when needed
• Determine issues in NPI phase early and oversee resolution before ramp. Report results out weekly to management
• Provide mitigation plans related to NPI fulfillment dates and shortages.
• Manage weekly visibility on design supplier build plans and release schedules.
• Oversee regular weekly shortage meetings related to products in the Risk manage material buys to support NPI phases
• Ensure Data Integrity in supply metrics and audits.  Report out supply metrics and supplier audit results to management
• Validate NPI BOM revisions in cooperation with engineering and ECO control to ensure NPI build configurations are correct
• Be responsible for on-going forecast, planning scenarios and overall supplier delivery performance for products throughout all NPI design phases (EV, DV and PV) and coordinating end-to-end with other teams
• Drive Microsoft-established supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery performance, inventory positions, lead-times, product transitions, and risk analysis related to NPI development suppliers
• Coordinate and communicate internal messaging on changes to hardware supply delivery, updates and impact for NPI
• Achieve delivery performance targets as developed to support business needs
• Evaluate and change processes, systems to enhance supply chain performance.
• Manage supply base engagement process, including supplier operational review meetings, metrics, improvement plans and issue resolution
• Lead teams in supplier operational evaluation processes, including on-site review activities for new suppliers and new product launches
• Represent supplier needs within Microsoft
• Responsible for managing continuous improvements and process initiatives in parallel to day-to-day business operations

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of technology platforms and systems
• 5 years direct work experience above in a program management capacity, including all aspects of materials. process development and execution.
• Certifications in Six Sigma Preferred, not required
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to program adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
  - Flexible during times of change.
• Adept at conducting research into program-related issues and products. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
  - Production and engineering background will be a plus.
  - Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Experience managing NPI planning and purchasing in a dynamic changing environment
• Experience working in electronics, contract management or integration/assembly with supply chain execution and delivery experience
• Strong Communication and Problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related technology BS degree
• Minimum 4 years' experience in an electronics supply chain and hardware delivery environment
• Lean-6 sigma project and process experience
• APICs, ISM, or similar affiliation/certification preferred
• Current Experience in IT or other high-tech electronics procurement or supply chain. 
• Demonstrated experience and success managing materials for new product introductions for servers, storage and other high technology products. Datacenter support, datacenter build-out experience desired.
• Project management exposure with General Contractors
• Ability to work well independently in ambiguous situations, and deal effectively with conflicting priorities and changes
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in root cause analysis/problem solving and the ability to implement and drive corrective actions and efficiencies in a matrix environment
  Customer driven and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated team & communication skills with the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple groups across cultural and geographic sites.

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